FORT FRANCES – An influenza A outbreak has been declared at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
According to a release issued on Thursday evening, the outbreak has been isolated to the first-floor in-patient unit of the facility.
Riverside Health Care, which oversees hospital operations, says as a result, visitation is limited to two individuals, one at a time, per patient. Medical masking is required for all visitors on the first-floor in-patient unit and staff may require visitors to wear additional personal protective equipment as the situation warrants.
All visitors are being asked to screen for symptoms and avoid visiting the hospital if symptomatic.
Hospital officials will continue to monitor the situation.
“We understand the challenges and hindrances posed by outbreak and thank everyone for their understanding and continued cooperation and support,” said Henry Gauthier, president and CEO at Riverside Health Care.
