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Coronavirus: Outbreak declared in Toronto Western Hospital’s ER after 5 staff members test positive
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Toronto Western Hospital has declared an outbreak in its ER department after five staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
The hospital said the outbreak was confirmed Wednesday. In a memo sent to staff, it said if anyone worked in the emergency department between April 20 and May 13 to go get tested.
The ER will now be restricted to essential staff only and “PPE coaches will provide enhanced support so staff feel comfortable with donning and doffing PPE, proper mask etiquette, and physical distancing,” a statement from the hospital read.
The hospital will also be improving the ability to physical distance by reorganizing common spaces. On May 5, the hospital confirmed four outbreaks in different COVID-19 units which affected
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