Outbreak at Pontiac Hospital: 11 patients, 8 staff positive as of Monday
Outbreak at Pontiac Hospital: 11 patients, 8 staff positive as of Monday
The CISSSO announced on Friday that there was an outbreak of COVID-19 in the short-term care unit at the Pontiac Hospital. As of Monday afternoon, a total of 11 patients and eight employees have tested positive, though most were exhibiting mild symptoms according to Dr. Nicolas Gillot, the CISSSO’s director of professional services. Anyone requiring intensive care will be transferred to the Hull Hospital.
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