COVID-19 outbreak declared at Lakeshore General hospital: health officials

Montreal’s Lakeshore General hospital said Friday that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared among its workers.

Fewer than five hospital employees tested positive for the virus, and according to officials, the outbreak has not spread to patients.

The hospital would not confirm which department the outbreak is in, but sources say it’s in the intensive care unit.

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Authorities say the affected staff is isolating at home and that the situation is being carefully monitored.

The regional health agency has now mandated the use of N-95 masks in its hospital emergency departments.

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