According to Island Health, the outbreak of COVID-19 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is over.

In a statement, Island Health said, “With the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the prevention and response of COVID-19 at the acute site, there are no longer any cases of COVID-19 associated with this outbreak at this site. “.

The outbreak was declared on April 14, only high-intensity rehabilitation units were closed and the rest of the hospitals were open. Currently, high-intensity rehab units have been reopened for new admissions and transfers.

This marks the end of the third and largest outbreak at NRGH during the pandemic. In total, 6 patients and 1 staff were positive during the outbreak. The previous case occurred in November – 5 staff cases – and January – 2 staff cases and 1 patient case.

“We would like to thank the staff and medical staff for providing excellent care to patients in difficult situations, everyone involved in COVID support, and the continued support of the community,” the Island Health statement continued. It was.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit www.islandhealth.ca / covid19.