A novel coronavirus outbreak has been declared within two in-patient units at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington. In an email over the weekend, the hospital confirmed that two health-care workers and three patients within the 3 North 700 and 6 North units have tested positive for the virus. “We are taking this situation very seriously,” the statement read. “All appropriate precautions were immediately taken to ensure the safety of our patients, our staff, and our physicians.” Both areas have undergone “enhanced cleaning” and are closed to new admissions. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The affected health-care workers are currently in isolation at home and have not come into the hospital since