An influenza alert at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor has been upgraded to a full outbreak.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit declared an outbreak in units 2 South and 3 North of the hospital's Emara Building due to an increase of suspected flu cases.
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare says there is currently only one confirmed case of Influenza A and that patient has been removed from isolation and is recovering. However, the hospital has seen an increase in the number of suspected cases from five to ten.
The hospital is asking anyone with a cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough or muscle aches, to not visit the hospital until all symptoms are gone. Children under the age of 14 years are no longer able to attend the affected areas. Any visiting family or friends will be required to wear a surgical mask while in the units.
A further update on the hospital's situation is expected on Thursday.
