A COVID-19 outbreak at Petrolia’s hospital has been declared over, Bluewater Health officials said Monday.
Diligent infection prevention and control measures were key in helping control the outbreak, declared Jan. 17Bluewater Health officials said in a news release.
Hospital officials said the decision to declare the outbreak over was done in consultation with Lambton public health.
Bluewater Health Monday reported seven COVID-positive patients in Sarnia and Petrolia hospitals.
Bluewater Health’s policy allows a maximum of two visitors at the bedside at a time, officials said, noting visitors must wear masks and cannot have food or drink within patient rooms.