By Canadian Press

COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff

Feb 24, 2021 | 5:51 AM

VANCOUVER — Two more units have been added to a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Vancouver General Hospital.

A statement from Vancouver Coastal Health says outbreaks are underway on inpatient units T-14-G and T-11-G in the highrise tower of the hospital’s Jim Pattison Pavilion.

The health authority says the outbreaks are in addition to one declared Sunday in unit T-10-C in the same tower.

The statement says, in total, 16 patients and 13 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

Visits to all three units have been suspended, except for end-of-life compassionate visits, and the hospital says infection prevention and control protocols are underway to prevent further transmission.

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Coastal Health says the rest of the hospital, including the emergency room, remain open and operating as usual.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2021.

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