The CEO of St. Joseph's General Hospital in Elliot Lake, Jeremy Stevenson, has announced that hospital facilities are continuing COVID-19 masking protocols.
The following is the full text of his announcement.
In the wake of announcements of changes at the provincial level, St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) would like to advise the public that in accordance with Ontario Hospital Association recommendations, mandatory masking precautions will continue at all SJGHEL facilities, in order to protect our most vulnerable and those with weakened immune systems, as well as our staff.
This includes our acute care Hospital, St. Joseph’s Manor, and the Oaks Centre. We will continue to monitor the situation and adjust as needed in the future.
As we continue to experience COVID-19 cases in the community, SJGHEL would like to remind the public that there are several measures you can take to protect yourself and others from infectious illness:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
- Ensure full immunization according to Ontario Public Health guidelines including obtaining booster dose(s) of COVID-19 Immunization when eligible
- Observe respiratory etiquette and social distancing
- If you are not feeling well, stay home and rest
For more information on how to protect yourself against infectious illness, please visit the website, call Algoma Public Health at 705-848-2314 or your health care provider.