Guelph General Hospital has confirmed that two of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a press release, the hospital said “Guelph General Hospital recently learned that two of its healthcare workers tested positive for COVID-19. One was at home when symptoms developed. The other stopped working immediately when feeling ill. Both are now self-isolating at home.”
Wellington- Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said, “These cases fall under the management of the health units where the two individuals live (neither lives within the catchment area of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health).”
One worker is from Waterloo Region and the other is from Hamilton.
The Hospital adds, “Over the past months, the Hospital has made many changes to help protect both staff and patients. Cleaning has been increased, visiting is tightly restricted, active screening is being done on everyone at a controlled entrance and all elective surgeries and procedures have been cancelled. For weeks, the staff at the Hospital have been self-screening before every shift. “Even with this new development our message to our staff is the same as it is to the community we serve, wash your hands often. Practice social distancing. Self-monitor for symptoms such as a fever, new cough or shortness of breath. If you are sick, stay home and self-isolate. We are thankful our staff are following this protocol.”