COVID-19 outbreak at Charlottetown hospital closes medical unit to most new admissions

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — A COVID-19 outbreak declared on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown has closed a medical/surgical unit to most new admissions.  

In a information launch, Well being P.E.I. stated as a result of outbreak in Unit 3, the unit might be closed to new admissions, with the uncommon exception of the place admission is required and protected to take action till the outbreak is said over.  

Throughout this time, every affected person might have three designated companions in care, however just one might be with the affected person at a time.   

The general public can be reminded that Well being P.E.I. requires masks to be worn in any respect its hospitals, well being centres, service areas and workplaces.