COVID-19 outbreak at their Satellite Health Facility (SHF) in downtown after seven people tested positive for the coronavirus.A spokesperson for the hospital said the outbreak is on the third floor and involves five patients and two staff members who are now in isolation.“We are currently testing all health care workers on the floor as well as any staff who may have spent prolonged periods of time there,” said Tom Perry from HHS public relation department.
Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 78 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new outbreaks The hospital’s third floor is closed for admissions and to visitors, except for compassionate grounds.The temporary facility was announced and opened in October at Effort Square on King Street East near Catharine.