The Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance has announced an influenza outbreak at Stratford General Hospital is now over. The outbreak status was lifted in consultation with the Perth District Health Unit. The unit is now open to admissions. Visitor restrictions have been lifted but visitors and families are reminded that if they aren’t feeling well, they should postpone their visit in any area of the hospital The outbreak was declared on February 13th after a number of patients at the Hospital tested positive for influenza.
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