Hamilton’s medical officer of health says COVID-19 has appeared in several new institutional settings in Hamilton. Dr. Elizabeth Richardson confirms an outbreak at the West 5th Street campus of St.
Joseph’s Healthcare where two health-care workers have tested positive for the coronavirus. Dr. Richardson says both are now self-isolating at home and St.
Joe’s is “undertaking a number of measures” to ensure the safety of patients and employees at the hospital, which specializes in mental health and addictions programs. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] She says that includes close monitoring of patients and identifying those who need further testing.