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GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 North inpatient unit


The main entrance of the hospital showing the walkway, 2 flag posts, and a nice garden with green trees and plants in bloom.

September 30, 2022 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the 2 North inpatient unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The outbreak includes five patients who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital.

Enhanced cleaning and other infection prevention and control measures – including increased testing of patients and staff – are in place. Visitation to the unit is limited to essential caregivers only.

 

Contact:

Jennifer Moore

Director, Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Georgian Bay General Hospital

705-526-1300 ext 5177

moorejen@gbgh.on.ca