Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak on its first-floor 1B Restorative Care and Palliative Care units over, nearly three weeks after it was first confirmed by Lakelands Public Health on December 17, 2025.
While the outbreak has officially ended, hospital officials remain cautious as isolated cases of Influenza A continue to be reported on 1A. As a result, in-room dining will continue on both 1A and 1B, and group activities for patients remain paused to maintain social distancing.
Infection prevention and control measures continue across the hospital. Environmental services staff are conducting enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces and common areas, while hospital staff are required to self-screen daily for symptoms of respiratory infections. Patients and staff identified as high-risk contacts are being closely monitored, and vaccination policies for COVID-19 and influenza remain in effect.
Masking is optional but encouraged, with masks available at all hospital entrances. Visitors are reminded to assess their health before visiting and avoid entering if symptomatic.
Regular visiting continues, with new admissions to 1B assessed individually. NHH emphasizes that while the outbreak is resolved, vigilance remains critical to protect patients, staff, and the community.
For the latest updates on infection control measures, visit the hospital website at nhh.ca or follow Northumberland Hills Hospital on Facebook and LinkedIn.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
