Two staff and a patient have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The donation has been made through the Juravinski Research Institute, a partnership between Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

More than 150 new beds will be opening up in Hamilton hospitals as a result of provincial funding.

"I'm making sure Hamilton has the best", Braley stated while announcing his $3 million donation to Mohawk College in 2013.

The new outlet, near King Street East near Catharine Street, is expected to alleviate pressure on acute care in local hospitals.

St. Joseph's Villa President John Woods says the 60 beds should be in use within 12 to 18 months.

Hamilton's hospitals are setting up a temporary facility downtown to house patients that don't require hospital care.

On Monday, Hamilton Public Health says its phone lines received a one-day high of 3,000 calls from people asking for COVID-19 testing.

St. Joe's and Hamilton Health Sciences will share the money for fixing roofs, windows and HVAC systems.

Hamilton hospital's phased approach for allowing visitors to access inpatient areas takes another step on Wednesday.