Eastern Health is temporarily suspending visitation on unit 6 East at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital after an employee on that unit tested positive for COVID-19.
The health authority says the employee was asymptomatic and was immediately sent home to isolate.
"Enhanced cleaning protocols have been implemented and required påersonal protective equipment protocols for patients on isolation are being followed."
It's not known at this time if patients or other staff have been impacted. Eastern Health says all patients have been put on isolation and will be tested between days five to seven of the exposure. Occupational Health and Safety officials are contacting employees who are contacts of the positive test.
Patients who require emergency care and those with confirmed scheduled appointments should continue to proceed to the hospital for care.