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Influenza outbreak at Stratford General Hospital declared over

An influenza outbreak at the Stratford General Hospital has been declared over.

The outbreak was announced on February 1st after three patients tested positive for influenza but the staff at the hospital now say that there have been no new hospital-acquired influenza cases since the outbreak was declared.

They say the status was lifted with consultation with the Perth District Health Unit.

Visitor restrictions have been lifted but visitors and families are reminded that if they don’t feel well, they should postpone their visit.

The south lobby main entrance at the hospital remains closed as work is done to repair damage caused by a flood that happened after a sprinkler line burst.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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