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COVID-19 outbreak declared on 2 more units at Vancouver General Hospital

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Two more units at Vancouver General Hospital are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks.

Two inpatient units in the Jim Pattison Pavilion have now been closed to new admissions, Vancouver Coastal Health said Monday night.

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An outbreak was declared in another unit on Sunday.

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In total, six patients and 13 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus.

All visits to these units have been suspended except for compassionate visits at the end of life.

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