COVID-19 have been declared on two units at Edmonton’s Misericordia Community Hospital.Eight patients and two health-care workers linked to the outbreaks have tested positive for the coronavirus, Alberta Health Services said Thursday morning.
There are currently 29 health-care workers in isolation, AHS added.The health authority said contact tracing continues and that the situation is being monitored closely.As of Thursday morning, the emergency department at the hospital in west Edmonton remained open.
Visits to the two affected units have been temporarily restricted, though, for the health and safety of patients and staff. AHS asked families to meet virtually with their loved ones.