GRH declares COVID-19 Outbreak on PT2, Freeport Campus

In partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health, we have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on PT2, part of the transitional care unit at Freeport Campus. Currently, three patients have tested positive. We continue to monitor the situation.

We have implemented a number of enhanced protocols on PT2 to bring resolution as quickly as possible, including;

• Active, enhanced surveillance to identify potential cases and follow-up investigations.
• More frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces in the hospital.
• We are cohorting staff to one unit where possible.
• Education of COVID-19 hospital protocols.
• As part of ongoing risk assessments, continually reviewing our practices and implementing new measures as required.
• Temporarily suspending in person care partner visits to the unit and working to enhance virtual and phone connections for our patients and families.
• Temporarily closing admissions to the unit.

We will continue to provide updates as required.