Ross Memorial Hospital in LindsayOntario declared a second COVID-19 outbreak on Thursday .
Halliburton, Kawarsa Pine Ridge District Health Unit declared an outbreak in the hospital's Intermediate Medical Unit.
On 5 August, an outbreak was declared in the hospital's medical north unit.
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As of noon on Thursday, 16 hospitalized patients with COVID-19were reported, up from the 15 reported on Wednesday.
Hospitals say the outbreak, combined with an increase in patient numbers, has increased pressure on staffing and services.
On Thursday afternoon, the Ross Memorial advised people with less urgent conditions to seek alternative options for care, including:
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- Primary Health Care Provider
- Pharmacist
- After Hours Clinic
- Virtual Care
- Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797- 0000
- After-hours clinic for non-urgent, minor illnesses and illnesses
"Medical professionals at Ross Memorial Hospital work around the clock to treat patients as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, we continue to receive exceptional care," the hospital said.
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Non-urgent patients consider alternative treatment options such as primary care We encourage you to contact your healthcare provider, pharmacist, out-of-hours clinic, virtual care, or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. pic.twitter.com/uPs3XH0RC3
— Ross Memorial (@RossMemorial) August 9, 2022
On Wednesdaythe Department of Health reported 131 active cases of COVID-19within the jurisdiction of the City of Kawartha Lakes in Northumberland and Halliburton counties. The City of Kawartha Lakes led his 69 active cases.
The nearby Peterborough Community Health Center also has two active his COVID-19 outbreaks.
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