Sault Area Hospital announced its second COVID-19 outbreak in just days, raising concerns-but officials say the situation remains contained.The hospital declared outbreaks on both the 2C and 1B units earlier today, 2026/02/02 21:17:21.
Limited Visits Allowed During Outbreaks at Sault Area Hospital
Outbreaks declared on two units, but visitor access isn’t fully restricted.
- Outbreaks are currently active on the 2C (post-acute complex continuing care) and 1B (post-acute transitional care) units.
- Visitors are still permitted,but must wear hospital-provided masks at all times.
- Case counts remain low, with fewer than five cases identified on each affected unit.
- The hospital is closely monitoring PPE supplies and implementing enhanced cleaning protocols.
What constitutes a COVID-19 outbreak at sault Area Hospital? An outbreak is defined as two or more laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among patients or staff within the same hospital area over a seven-day period.
While the hospital is taking precautions, public access to the affected units isn’t wholly prohibited. “public access is not fully restricted; however, additional precautions are in place to protect patients, visitors, and staff,” a hospital official stated.
Brandy Sharp Young, director of corporate affairs and patient engagement, emphasized the importance of mask-wearing for anyone visiting the 2C or 1B units. “Those who do visit must wear a hospital-provided mask at all times while on the unit and should postpone visiting if they are unwell,” she said.
Despite the outbreaks, Sharp Young confirmed that case numbers are currently low. To protect patient privacy, the hospital does not disclose exact case counts when they fall below a threshold of five patients per unit. Both units currently have under five cases each.
Hospital teams are diligently monitoring personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to ensure adequate availability. Infection Prevention and Control teams are collaborating with occupational health and safety and other support services throughout the facility to maintain a safe surroundings.