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COVID outbreak at Clinton hospital over, inpatient unit reopens

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Huron Perth Public Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Clinton Public Hospital is over, reopening the inpatient unit to admissions.

The outbreak was first declared last Tuesday.

Families and caregivers are permitted to visit the unit once again, and patient transfers can also take place.

In a release, Erica Jensen, Manager Quality, Patient Safety and Infection Control said while the outbreak is over, they stress the importance layering up protection to prevent the spread of respiratory illness.

They also remind the public that allĀ individuals are required to wear a mask upon entering any of the HPHA hospitals sites and that COVID-19 self-screening must be completed.