THUNDER BAY -- Visitors to Hogarth Riverview Manor and Bethammi Nursing Home will face mandatory coronavirus screenings, effective immediately.
By Friday the practice will then expand to all St. Joseph Care Group sites, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, Sister Margaret Smith Centre, Balmoral Centre, Sister Leila Greco Apartments, PR Cook Apartments, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Joseph’s Heritage, and The Lodge on Dawson.
The measure was put in place under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
“Although there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay, it is incumbent upon St. Joseph’s Care Group to protect clients and staff alike. We are proactively implementing screening across all sites, and ask for your patience and cooperation as there may be minor delays in accessing our buildings,” said Tracy Buckler, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s Care Group, in a release issued on Wednesday evening.
Visiting restrictions are now in place at Hogarth Riverview Manor and Bethammi Nursing Home, limiting visitors to one person per resident.
