Bluewater Health Monday reported a five-patient COVID-19 outbreak on the inpatient medicine unit at Sarnia’s hospital.
The outbreak was declared in consultation with Lambton public health, officials said, noting visits have been halted to inpatient medicine, which includes acute medicine and general medicine.
Virtual visits are available for family and friends by contacting the unit directly, Bluewater Health officials said in a news release.
Bluewater Health reported 13 COVID-positive patients in hospital Monday.
There were seven active outbreaks in Sarnia-Lambton as of Lambton public health’s most recent update, Oct. 19.