Health Sciences North said that following further contact tracing and surveillance testing, there are now two staff members and three patients associated with an outbreak of COVID-19 at the hospital.
The outbreak is on the J and K hallways of the 6th floor of the South Tower of the Ramsey Lake Health Centre. It was announced over the weekend after a patient and an HSN staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
While HSN has postponed 55 non-urgent and elective surgeries for the week of Feb. 8-14, all other clinics and procedures at the hospital continue as normal, said a press release from the hospital issued Monday evening.
“HSN continues to be a safe place for patients, designated care partners, staff, learners and volunteers,” the press release added.