Cambridge Memorial Hospital Confronts New COVID-19 Outbreak on Medicine Unit

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) has announced a new COVID-19 outbreak, officially declared on its Wing B, Level 4 Medicine Inpatient Unit. This concerning development was confirmed by hospital officials, impacting the facility's ongoing efforts to manage the persistent challenges of the virus.

The outbreak, which came to light following the identification of multiple positive cases among patients on the unit, has prompted swift and decisive action from CMH.

While the exact number of individuals affected has not been specified, the hospital emphasizes that patient safety remains their utmost priority.

In response to the declared outbreak, CMH has immediately implemented a series of stringent measures designed to contain the spread and safeguard both patients and staff.

These include increased surveillance, enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the affected unit, and the reinforcement of personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for all healthcare workers.

Furthermore, visitor restrictions have been put into place for the Wing B, Level 4 Medicine Inpatient Unit.

While essential care partners may still be permitted under specific circumstances, general visitation is being limited to minimize external exposure and protect vulnerable patients. The hospital encourages families to contact the unit directly for detailed information regarding current visitor policies.

CMH is working in close collaboration with Waterloo Region Public Health to monitor the situation continuously.

Public Health officials are providing guidance and support, ensuring that all actions taken align with regional health directives and best practices for managing infectious disease outbreaks in healthcare settings.

Hospital administration reassures the community that all other units and services at Cambridge Memorial Hospital remain operational and continue to provide safe, high-quality care.

Patients scheduled for appointments or procedures in other areas of the hospital should attend as planned, unless directly contacted by the hospital.

This latest outbreak serves as a critical reminder that COVID-19 continues to pose a significant threat, particularly in congregate settings like hospitals.

CMH urges everyone to remain vigilant, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home if feeling unwell to help protect our healthcare system and vulnerable populations.