A COVID-19 Outbreak has been declared on the Inpatient Unit at the Clinton Public Hospital.
Officials with the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance say it was declared by Huron Perth Public Health after two team members tested positive.
Outbreak status refers to two or more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients or team members that could have possibly been acquired in the hospital.
The unit is now closed to admissions until further notice and visitation is restricted.
The HPHA says it’s safe to receive care at the hospital and it remains open for all other scheduled clinics, procedures and emergency visits.
