COVID-19 Outbreak on Unit 4600 at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the stroke and family medicine unit – Unit 4600 – at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital.

Horizon’s Designated Support Person (DSP) program will be temporarily suspended to this unit and Horizon’s existing visitor restrictions remain in place.

During this time, there will be no patient admissions or transfers to and from this unit. COVID-19 testing for patients and staff is underway and Horizon is following enhanced Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines.

These temporary measures are in place to ensure the health and safety of our patients and clients, staff, physicians, and the community.

Visitation restrictions remain in place for other units at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital. Please visit our website for more details on our visitor guidelines: horizonnb.ca

We understand it is difficult for families and friends to be separated from their loved ones during this period. We encourage people to use technology to connect with our patients. Our staff are working diligently to provide care and comfort to our patients during this outbreak.

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For more information contact:

Kris McDavid

Media Relations

Horizon Health Network

1-877-499-1899

Media@HorizonNB.ca

www.HorizonNB.ca