COVID outbreak at SMMH
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the North Wing at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site in Bracebridge after confirming the virus in four patients and one staff member.
In response, visitation is restricted to one essential caregiver per patient, and general visitors are not allowed.
The MAHC says all visitors must wear masks and follow strict PPE guidelines.
Discharges and transfers will be managed with safety protocols in place, and patients must wear masks and stay isolated until cleared by the Infection Prevention and Control team.