Another COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the City of Hamilton.
Hamilton Health Sciences has declared an outbreak at an inpatient unit at its St. Peter’s Hospital site after a patient tested positive for the virus Monday.
HHS says the outbreak is in the 3 West Palliative Care Unit, which it has now closed to admissions.
All patients on 3 West are being tested and the unit is being thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
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“Out of an abundance of caution,” Hamilton Health Sciences says it has also closed the 3 East Palliative Care Unit to admissions.
Other patients and staff who may have come into contact with the individual who tested positive are also being notified.
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