MONTREAL, January 16, 2024 — A COVID-19 outbreak at Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre’s long-term care facility is officially over, offering a small but significant win as the virus continues to circulate. It’s a reminder, even as we move further from pandemic peaks, that vigilance remains crucial for protecting those most vulnerable.
Protecting Elders: Outbreak Declared Over at KMHC
The long-term care facility outbreak, declared on December 29, has been successfully contained.
- The COVID-19 outbreak at Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre’s long-term care facility was declared over on January 16, 2024.
- The outbreak was initially identified on December 29.
- KMHC emphasized the ongoing importance of protecting vulnerable populations, including elders and those with compromised immune systems.
What does this mean for long-term care facilities? Maintaining strict infection control protocols and prioritizing vaccinations remain essential to safeguarding residents from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) announced the resolution of the outbreak in a press release. “As has been stated on numerous occasions since COVID-19 first appeared, it is vitally important that we protect our most vulnerable populations (elders and those with compromised immune systems),” KMHC stated.
While the immediate threat at KMHC has subsided, public health officials continue to monitor COVID-19 activity and recommend preventative steps, such as vaccination and staying home when sick. The focus remains on minimizing risk for those who are most susceptible to severe illness.
