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Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Millennium Trail Manor        

Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Millennium Trail Manor      

Posted Dec 18th, 2020

Due to ongoing transmission of COVID-19 cases at Millennium Trail Manor, the decision has been made to declare a facility-wide outbreak.

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Hospital Presidents and CEOs encourage Ontario Government to consider all policy measures to assure safe access to care in the province

Hospital Presidents and CEOs encourage Ontario Government to consider all policy measures to assure safe access to care in the province

Posted Dec 17th, 2020

Today, on behalf of patients and healthcare workers, we are adding our voice to the Ontario Hospital Association’s call for further decisive action by the Government of Ontario regarding lockdown measures.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Training our future physicians during a pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Training our future physicians during a pandemic

Posted Dec 17th, 2020

The safety of his patients is Dr. Han-Oh Chung’s highest priority in his role as a Niagara Health critical care physician. And the safety of medical learners is also top of mind for Dr. Chung in his role as an Academic Lead.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Greater Niagara General Trillium Unit

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Greater Niagara General Trillium Unit

Posted Dec 16th, 2020

The outbreak was declared after four patients and two healthcare workers tested positive for COVID-19. All of the cases are healthcare associated. 

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COVID-19 outbreak extended to second unit at Millennium Trail Manor

COVID-19 outbreak extended to second unit at Millennium Trail Manor

Posted Dec 15th, 2020

Staff are working very hard to prevent further spread of the virus.

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Message to the community from Dr. Johan Viljoen

Message to the community from Dr. Johan Viljoen

Posted Dec 14th, 2020

We need the community’s help. The only way we can hope to be successful against this highly contagious virus is for everyone to do their part.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Brock Unit at Greater Niagara General Site

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Brock Unit at Greater Niagara General Site

Posted Dec 14th, 2020

The outbreak was called after one patient and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Both cases are healthcare-associated.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Welland Site’s Extended Care Unit following confirmation of one positive case        

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Welland Site’s Extended Care Unit following confirmation of one positive case      

Posted Dec 13th, 2020

One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 following routine surveillance, which meets provincial guidelines to call an outbreak in a long-term care setting. This is a community-acquired case. The staff member is isolating at home and contact tracing has taken place.

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REMINDER: Visitors to our hospital sites must wear mask at all times

REMINDER: Visitors to our hospital sites must wear mask at all times

Posted Dec 11th, 2020

In addition to wearing a mask, we ask visitors to clean their hands often and practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe.

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Update on COVID-19 outbreak on Unit C at Greater Niagara General Site

Update on COVID-19 outbreak on Unit C at Greater Niagara General Site

Posted Dec 11th, 2020

Contact tracing is underway. A total of 15 patients and one healthcare worker have tested positive for COVID-19 as part of this outbreak.

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