Htel-Dieu Grace Healthcare reports new outbreak of COVID-19

Htel-Dieu Grace Healthcare has reported anew outbreakof COVID-19.

The hospital said in a news release Sunday that two staff and three patients tested positive on the 3N unit of theDr. Y. Emara Centre for Healthy Aging and Mobility.

An outbreak at a second Htel-Dieu Gracefacility, the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre, is expected to be resolved on Tuesday.

The hospital said two staff have tested positive in thatoutbreak, whichwasdeclared on Jan. 9.

"It is important to note that all services at HDGH, including those at the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre, remain a safe place for our staff, physicians, visitors and community at large," the statement said.

There are currently 48 COVID-19 outbreaks active across all sectors inWindsor-Essex, according to the health unit's website, which did not reflect the Htel-Dieu outbreak as of Monday afternoon.

The outbreaksinclude three at Windsor Regional Hospital.