Hospice Peterborough is reporting its first positive case of coronavirus, however, an outbreak has not been declared. According to executive director Hajni Hos, a resident tested positive after being transferred from another facility that recently went into a COVID-19 outbreak. “Awareness of this diagnosis has allowed us to maximize this individual’s comfort, while protecting their family and staff through isolation and other protective equipment measures and procedures,” said Hos.
Hos says since the beginning of March, Hospice Peterborough has had its COVID-19 outbreak management plan in effect, which includes strict pandemic protocols and procedures and “deep cleaning and disinfecting.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the