COVID outbreak declared at RVH in Transitional Care Unit
Three patients have tested positive and have been moved to RVH's COVID unit
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Three patients have tested positive and have been moved to RVH's COVID unit
The outbreak in the Integrated Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is over.
BARRIE, ONT. -- Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie has confirmed another COVID-19 outbreak. The new outbreak has infected one patient, one staff member and includes one death is in the hospital's Transitional Care Unit. "We are monitoring this situation carefully and taking all necessary action to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and physicians," said Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. "A full investigation is underway to conduct contact tracing, and we have implemented our Outbreak Management Protocol, which includes enhanced cleaning, surveillance, education ...