The safety of his patients is Dr. Han-Oh Chung’s highest priority in his role as a Niagara Health critical care physician. And the safety of medical learners is also top of mind for Dr. Chung in his role as an Academic Lead.
The outbreak was declared after four patients and two healthcare workers tested positive for COVID-19. All of the cases are healthcare associated.
A message from Lynn Guerriero, President, Niagara Health
Staff are working very hard to prevent further spread of the virus.
We need the community’s help. The only way we can hope to be successful against this highly contagious virus is for everyone to do their part.
Aujourd’hui, nous avons déclaré une éclosion de COVID-19 à l’Unité de soins prolongés de l’emplacement de Welland.
Santé Niagara surveille étroitement l’éclosion en cours dans l’Unité C de son emplacement Greater Niagara General et fait tout en son pouvoir pour freiner la propagation de ce virus afin de maintenir un environnement sécuritaire pour tous.
The outbreak was called after one patient and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Both cases are healthcare-associated.
Aujourd’hui, on a déclaré une éclosion de COVID-19 dans l’unité d’hospitalisation C à l’emplacement Greater Niagara à Niagara Falls.
One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 following routine surveillance, which meets provincial guidelines to call an outbreak in a long-term care setting. This is a community-acquired case. The staff member is isolating at home and contact tracing has taken place.
