Visitor Precautions in Place for Corner Brook Long-Term Care

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that visitor precautions are in place on 4 North at Corner Brook Long-Term Care effective Tuesday, September 8.

At this time, visitation on 4 North is limited to one designated visitor. The public is being cautioned about the presence of respiratory illness in this area of the facility. For more information, please call 709-637-3999 ext. 3941.

If a precaution is in effect, individuals should refrain from visiting when possible, and immediate family members should contact the facility before visiting. If visiting, please follow guidance as outlined by staff, which includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Visitor precautions are a series of infection control measures put in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases which are common in health-care facilities. They are designed to keep residents, families, staff and visitors healthy and safe. For more on infection prevention and control measures, please click here.

NL Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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