Guelph General Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak in inpatient unit

Staff at Guelph General Hospital are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak within an inpatient unit.

In a news release on Tuesday, the hospital said five patients contracted the illness while they were in the 4 West unit.

To try to limit the spread of the virus, anyone on the unit displaying potential symptoms of the illness are being tested for COVID-19, the unit has also closed to visitors except on compassionate grounds, and cleaning efforts are being increased.

All other areas of the hospital are functioning as normal.

“Everyone that works or receives care at our hospital is required to wear a mask while on the outbreak unit. Masks are also encouraged but not required while in other areas of the hospital,” the release said.