Covid-19 outbreak identified at Whiteabbey Hospital
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In a statement issued to the Times, a spokesperson for the Trust said: “We can confirm that we have identified an outbreak of Covid-19 in Ward 9 on the Whiteabbey Hospital site. This ward is a totally self-contained unit which houses stroke and fracture rehabilitation patients.
“The outbreak was confirmed this morning after routine testing which happens prior to admission and discharge. It is also normal procedure when any patient becomes unwell and displays possible symptoms of Covid-19.
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“The infection control team is currently investigating which is again standard procedure to establish the precise situation.
“Given the current circumstances where there is well documented widespread community transmission, outbreaks will inevitably occur.”
The news comes as Health Minister Robin Swann visited a new Nightingale facility at Whiteabbey Hospital ahead of its opening on Friday.
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