COVID-19 outbreak declared at Richmond Hospital’s acute care unit

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Posted December 3, 2020 8:56 pm.

Last Updated December 3, 2020 10:23 pm.

RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared after “staff” tested positive in the Acute Care for the Elderly unit at Richmond Hospital.

Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed the outbreak Thursday, but did not say how many workers have been infected with the coronavirus. IN a healthcare setting, a single case can constitute an outbreak.

The health authority says the outbreak has not spread to any other units in the hospital.

“The unit will remain closed to new admissions and transfers at this time. All visitation has been suspended until the outbreak measures have been lifted; the exception being for compassionate visits at the end of life,” the statement reads.

 

The emergency room and the rest of the hospital remain open.

“There is no evidence of risk to patients or staff elsewhere in the hospital, and no risk to patients or staff visiting Richmond Hospital, which remains open and safe for everyone,” the statement concludes.

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