GREY-BRUCE – Officials for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) say the current masking requirements for all individuals entering their facilities will continue.
On April 11, SBGHC joined other south west region hospitals in announcing its intention to keep the masking mandate.
“Throughout the pandemic, we have, as a system of hospitals been continually assessing what we feel are responsible protections for our patients, our teams, and those visiting our hospital sites,” said Michael Barrett, SBGHC president and CEO.
“As the pandemic continues to impact our communities, including significantly affecting our ability to staff programs and services due to increasing COVID-19 absences, maintaining this level of protection in high-risk environments is the right approach. We will continue to prioritize the safety of the patients we serve, together with the safety of our staff and physicians.”
The hospitals will also continue active screening for COVID-19 of all individuals entering the hospital.
In a release, SBGHC officials say COVID-19 immunization policies that require all new midwives, physicians, staff, volunteers and contractors to be vaccinated will also remain in place.
Officials also remind members of the public that getting vaccinated and boosted remains the best protection against serious illness and hospitalization from COVID-19. They also encourage everyone to continue with public health recommendations such as masking where physical distancing is not possible, staying home if unwell, and regular hand washing.
Other area hospitals supporting this direction include Alexandra Hospital, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Grey Bruce Health Services, Hanover and District Hospital, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, London Health Sciences Centre, Middlesex Hospitals Alliance, St. Joseph’s Health Care – London, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, South Bruce Grey Health Centre, South Huron Hospital Association, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, and Woodstock General Hospital.
