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Niagara Health declares outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A in St. Catharines

Niagara Health declares outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A in St. Catharines

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have led Niagara Health to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A at the St. Catharines Site.

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Niagara Health taking precautions to maintain safety at the hospital

Niagara Health taking precautions to maintain safety at the hospital

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Niagara Health is taking proactive measures to ensure safety at the hospital following a potential exposure of COVID on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Oakwood Park Lodge

Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Oakwood Park Lodge

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Niagara Health is continuing its work with Oakwood Park Lodge to protect residents and safely resolve the COVID outbreak at the Niagara Falls long-term care home.

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Reflecting on 2020 and celebrating our Proud Moments

Reflecting on 2020 and celebrating our Proud Moments

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

In a year that tested our team like never before, it has been impressive to see how our staff, physicians and volunteers across Niagara have gone above and beyond, working with our partners and the community, to provide safe, high-quality care and support one another during the pandemic.

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RAPPEL : Les visiteurs doivent respecter les lignes directrices de Santé Niagara concernant les visites

RAPPEL : Les visiteurs doivent respecter les lignes directrices de Santé Niagara concernant les visites

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Depuis le début de la pandémie, la sécurité de tous demeure la priorité absolue de Santé Niagara. Or, nos lignes directrices concernant les visites contribuent largement à la protection des patients et des membres de notre équipe.

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REMINDER: Visitors must follow Niagara Health's visitor guidelines

REMINDER: Visitors must follow Niagara Health's visitor guidelines

Posted Dec 30th, 2020

Niagara Health’s most important priority during the pandemic is the safety of everyone in the hospital.

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Facility-wide outbreak at Greater Niagara General Site 

Facility-wide outbreak at Greater Niagara General Site 

Posted Dec 28th, 2020

Three healthcare workers in the Intensive Care Unit have tested positive for COVID-19, meeting the definition of a unit-specific outbreak. This is the fifth inpatient unit outbreak of COVID-19 at the Niagara Falls hospital site.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Welland Site’s Extended Care Unit

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Welland Site’s Extended Care Unit

Posted Dec 26th, 2020

The team in the Extended Care Unit has worked very hard to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus in the home and maintain a safe environment for the residents and staff.

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

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

Posted Dec 24th, 2020

We are closely monitoring COVID-19 activity at the Greater Niagara General Site and are now declaring an outbreak on Unit D due to the confirmation of four positive healthcare worker cases associated with the unit.

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Holiday hours for COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Niagara

Holiday hours for COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Niagara

Posted Dec 24th, 2020

Our COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls will be open for COVID-19 testing on Christmas Day, while our testing centres in Welland and St. Catharines will be closed.

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