A week ago, Northumberland Hills Hospital announced there was a COVID-19 outbreak. Eighteen cases were confirmed at the time. Patients in the medical and surgical units and some in the rehab unit were hit. Staff was spared.
Visitors and volunteers were restricted from these units. A number of preventative measures were taken, similar to those in the past.
This is cold and flu season looks like in Northumberland in a post-pandemic world.
On today’s show, you will hear from two organizations on the front lines.
First, Northumberland Hills Hospital CEO Susan Walsh will explain what is going on with the outbreaks. She will also give her insights into how the hospital copes with this new reality.
Next, the health unit will weigh in.
Dr. Natalie Bocking, chief medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Until, will give her perspective on the outbreak. Plus, she will give an overview of the impact of COVID and other respiratory illnesses on senior homes and the community at large.
