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COVID-19 Outbreak on St. Mary's Fifth Floor Declared Over
May 14, 2022
In consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, St. Mary’s is pleased today to declare an end to COVID-19 outbreak on our fifth floor. This is positive news, and we appreciate how difficult this has been for our staff and patients.
In total, 14 patients and five staff were impacted. We continue to think of them as they recover.
As of today:
- Diligence with universal masking and face shields continues.
- Droplet contact precautions in addition to N95 or half-mask respirator required for any patients suspect or COVID positive, and for all aerosol-generating medical procedures, regardless of infection status.
- Staff can float to other units.
- Care Partner visits can resume.
- The importance of physical distancing in break rooms is reinforced.
- Enhanced cleaning will continue throughout the unit.
We understand the added stress that being in outbreak for extended periods of time places on our staff and patients. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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