MARATHON--The Marathon Family Health Team and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are reporting that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the Acute and Chronic Care wings of the Wilson Memorial General Hospital.
A COVID-19 outbreak is declared in a hospital setting when two confirmed positive cases are connected.
This weekend, three patients and one staff member tested positive for the virus. The individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 are currently in self-isolation.
NOSH offered an update stating that to help contain any further spread of the virus, Wilson Memorial General Hospital will be restricting visitors until further notice.
All residents and inpatients, along with NOSH staff who work at Wilson Memorial General Hospital, will be closely monitored for symptoms and will undergo a surveillance swabbing protocol. Additional measures, including increased infection prevention and control practices have already been put in place.
NOSH will continue to work closely with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to manage the outbreak and to protect our patients and staff.