Outbreak declared at Interim Long-Term Care Unit in Kemptville District Hospital

MEDIA RELEASE:

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

April 2, 2021

The Health Unit is working with the Interim Long-Term Care/Convalescent Care Unit at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. A single laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident or staff member is considered as a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak in the home.

“Enhanced infection prevention and control measures have been put in place to manage the situation.” says Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health.

 “KDH consistently follows the strictest public health guidelines for hospitals and long-term care. We are working closely with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit to contain the outbreak,” says Dr. Penny McGregor, Chief of Staff at Kemptville District Hospital.

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After an outbreak is declared, we do not report on further cases or status of cases. The facility is responsible for this information. Data about cases in Long Term Care and Retirement homes can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-ontario-is-responding-covid-19.

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