COVID-19 outbreak in three of its 13 in-patient units.Health officials say since July 27, 14 patients and 11 staff have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Infected patients have been transferred to other health facilities in the region with designated red zones equipped to treat COVID-19 patients.
Canadian hospitals using new therapies to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients Employees who tested positive have been asked to stay home until they have recovered and are being replaced.The CISSS said the hospital remains open, but “heightened protection measures” are in place to contain the spread of the virus.That includes suspending visitor access to affected units until further notice, although exemptions for humanitarian reasons.