Northern Health has declared a Covid-19 outbreak at the Patient Care Unit At Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.
The declaration comes following lab-confirmed cases among patients at the unit. There are four patients that have tested positive for the virus.
Monitoring and testing is underway to identify any additional cases. Enhanced outbreak control measures are in place that include, enhanced monitoring of patients, increased frequency of cleaning and limiting movement of staff and patients.
Public health officials will be monitoring the situation over the coming weeks.
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