Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 13, 2020 – Another individual in quarantine at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second Canadian repatriated from the Grand Princess cruise ship to test positive for the virus.
All infection prevention and control protocols have been followed during the quarantine of the travellers. The affected individual has been in quarantine since arrival at CFB Trenton and will remain in isolation on base under the assessment of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Canadian Red Cross has established a dedicated clinic at CFB Trenton, which has been monitoring the repatriated Canadians on site during their 14-day quarantine.
Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) confirms “We are confident that all necessary infection control protocols have been followed during the repatriation process. There is no need for concern about transmission to the public from anyone in quarantine at CFB Trenton”.
The Government of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Canadian Red Cross, and HPEPH are working collaboratively, following all protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
HPEPH maintains our recommendations to stay calm and continue with infection control practices, such as frequent hand washing, coughing into sleeve – not hands, and remaining at home if feeling unwell.
The HPEPH website, hpePublicHealth.ca is continuously updated and contains current information and answers for many questions about COVID-19, infection control, and outbreak preparedness. Residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties who still have questions about COVID-19 can call the COVID-19 information line at 613-966-5500.
Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
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Media Contact:
Karen La Rose, Communications Coordinator
613-966-5500 ext. 369
klarose@hpeph.ca
About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
