KHSC declares COVID-19 outbreak on Burr 4 unit

August 18, 2022

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Burr 4 unit at its Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site. Four patients have tested positive for COVID-19. KFL&A Public Health has been notified and visitor restrictions are now in effect.

KHSC is in the process of notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit.

COVID-19 outbreaks continue on the Davies 5 and Kidd 7 units at the KGH site.

KHSC’s top priority is the safety of our patients, health-care workers and community. As we continue to see community spread of COVID-19, KHSC thanks everyone for helping to prevent the spread of the virus within the hospital, including adherence to our screening processes, masking requirements and visitor restrictions.

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