A COVID-19 outbreak has today been declared at Arnprior Regional Health’s Inpatient Unit, involving one positive staff case and eight patient cases at this time.
Due to the outbreak, visitor access to the Inpatient Unit has been paused except for visitors of end-of-life patients.
Necessary protocols have been implemented in partnership with the RCDHU, including contact tracing and testing, isolation, enhanced cleaning and increased PPE for staff.
The outbreak has not impacted patient access to the Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging or Outpatient Clinics.
Family and friends can stay connected with patients on the Inpatient Unit through pre-arranged video chats coordinated with the hospital team- or by phone.
