COVID-19 Outbreak: Inpatient Unit, Seaforth Community Hospital
January 28, 2023
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on the Inpatient Unit at its Seaforth Community Hospital site.
Outbreak status refers to two or more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients or team members that could have possibly been acquired in the hospital.
The unit is now closed to admissions until further notice.
Huron Perth Public Health is working in collaboration with HPHA and patients, family/caregivers and team members affected by the outbreak are in the process of being notified. Necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit are also taking place.
Family and Caregiver Presence on the Unit has been restricted. The only exception is for palliative patients at end of life. Care teams will regularly update families/caregivers and make them aware of opportunities for virtual connections.