Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health. (Stock photo courtesy of Bluewater Health)Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health. (Stock photo courtesy of Bluewater Health)
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COVID outbreak declared at Petrolia's Continuing Care unit

Those visiting the Continuing Care unit at Petrolia's Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital are being asked to wear a mask after a COVID-19 outbreak was declared.

Bluewater Health declared the outbreak on Tuesday, after consulting Lambton Public Health.

The hospital said fewer than five patients have confirmed positive for the virus.

Visitors are still allowed in the unit but those experiencing cold or flu symptoms are asked to stay home.

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