COVID-19 outbreak at CKHA’s dialysis unit declared over

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has announced that the COVID-19 outbreak declared in the dialysis unit at the Chatham Site on January 10, 2022 has been declared over by CK Public Health.

There are no active COVID-19 outbreaks at CKHA at this time, hospital officials say.

CKHA would like to thank CK Public Health for their guidance and support during this outbreak, and the hospital’s staff and physicians for their continued commitment to providing safe, high quality care under these difficult circumstances, hospital officials say.

Infection Prevention and Control measures will remain in place across the organization and CKHA will continue to review and monitor the impact of the pandemic on its operations.

CKHA’s Essential Visitor and Care Partner Access policy will remain in Phase 2 “Yellow” during this time; please see CKHA’s website for further details on visiting restrictions.

Questions or concerns about visitor restrictions can be directed to the primary nurse and/or Patient Relations.

“CKHA is reminding the community that the hospital remains a safe place to receive care,” hospital officials said in a media release.

“If you are experiencing an emergent acute care need, please do not hesitate to dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department.”

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