A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the Medicine Unit at the Stratford General Hospital.
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance officials say 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.
Impacted patients, family, caregivers, and team members are being notified with contact tracing and testing also taking place.
Family and Caregiver Presence in the unit has been restricted.