COVID-19 Update: New outbreak declared

C-Ward, ICU outbreaks declared over

Today, HHS Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC), in consultation with Niagara Public Health, has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on B Ward at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH). Less than five patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in relation to the outbreak.

Additional patient and staff point prevalence testing is underway. The earliest this outbreak can be declared over is January 12, 2022.

The previous outbreaks on C Ward and ICU were declared over on December 29. C Ward is open to admissions.