The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to advise the community that an outbreak has been identified at KMHC inpatient where 5 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. All 5 currently have mild symptoms and are doing well.
Immediate measures are being implemented to ensure the health and safety of the residents and staff during this outbreak:
• Identified residents and staff have been screened and are in isolation
• There will be no visitation to Unit 1 for the duration of the outbreak (14 days following last identified case). At this time, visitation is stopped until April 1st, 2022. This could be extended if new cases are identified.
• Natural Caregivers remain able to visit on Unit 1 in certain circumstances. Please speak with the manager of the Unit to assess your specific situation.
Although alarming, we have been prepared for this and somewhat expected it considering the release of measures both community and province wide. We have excellent IP&C measures at KMHC as demonstrated over the past years with respect to flu outbreak and COVID-19 management. We will continue to exercise these strengths in the face of this current COVID outbreak as well. A special thank you to all of the KMHC staff who have been mobilized and dedicated in the best interest of our residents.
