Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

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A suspected outbreak (suspected outbreak number: 2262-2024-00113) of COVID-19 has been declared on 2B as of October 15, 2024. All high risk contacts have been isolated and heightened surveillance is in place.

Please share this information with the appropriate staff.

As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.

The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.

For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.