Sent on behalf of Dr. Peter Voros, EVP In-Patient Care Programs

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Effectively immediately, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines around eye protection at our Hospital has been updated.

With the low number of COVID-19 positive cases in the community and in our Hospital, rising vaccination numbers, and based on recently updated Ministry of Health guidelines, protective eyewear will now only need to be worn in clinical areas (inpatient and outpatient) or when providing patient care in a non-clinical area within 2 metres.

Masks will continue to be worn by everyone entering our Hospital and all satellite locations (1040 Oliver Road, Munro Street locations, the Transitional Care Unit at Hogarth Riverview Manor, the Medical Building, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre, and the Bora Laskin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic) at all times with the only current exceptions being when someone is in a designated eating area or when they are alone in an office.

Please contact your manager with any questions or concerns.

All Hospital COVID-19 updates and resources are available on the iNtranet at https://comms.tbrhsc.net/covid-19-information/.