A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Pembroke Regional Hospital.
The information was shared by the hospital on New Year’s Eve (December 31st, 2021).
The COVID-19 outbreak is on the second floor medical unit.
Pembroke Regional Hospital says there are three positive cases associated with the outbreak among patients and possibly one staff case may be linked.
Surveillance testing for all remaining patients and staff on the unit is being coordinated.
The Pembroke Regional Hospital is restricting all visitors, essential caregivers and care partners from the 2nd flood medical unit except under exceptions circumstances such as end-of-life situations.
PRH President and CEO Pierre Noel says the health and safety of patients, staff, physicians, and our community remains the top priority.
He adds the hospital is working closely with the Renfrew County and District Health Unit to ensure containment of this outbreak and minimize the risk to any other patients or staff on the unit.
Noel says with the outbreak contained to one unit in the hospital, there is no risk to those attending appointments or requiring services in other parts of the hospital.
All those coming to the hospital are reminded that they have to comply with all COVID-19 safety measures, including wearing a mask the entire duration of their stay, and to accurately answer screening questions prior to entering the facility.