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Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Acute Care Hospital

Existing visitation protocols limited to essential care partners remain in place
ElliotLakeToday Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
ST. JOSEPH'S GENERAL HOSPITAL ELLIOT LAKE
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St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) would like to advise the public of a COVID-19 outbreak that was declared on the first floor of our Acute Care Hospital today by Algoma Public Health. Existing visitation protocols, which are limited to designated essential care partners, remain in place. 

SJGHEL would like to remind everyone there are several things that can be done to protect themselves and others from respiratory viruses: 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
  • Ensure full immunization, including booster doses for those who are eligible
  • Wear a mask in public spaces
  • If you are not feeling well, stay home and rest, or contact your primary health care provider
  • Observe social distancing and respiratory etiquette
  • Reduce indoor air pollution via adequate ventilation where possible

For more information on respiratory viruses, please contact Algoma Public Health at (705) 942-4646 ext. 5404 or contact your family health care provider.

SJGHEL will update information on the Hospital outbreak as our information changes, or more information becomes available. 

For further inquiries, please contact Mira Inger at (705) 848-7181 ext. 2238.

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