COVID-19: visits by designated support persons temporarily suspended on the Multipurpose Unit at Grand Falls General Hospital

Grand Falls, Sunday, December 26, 2021 – Vitalité Health Network advises the public that the presence of designated support persons is temporarily suspended in the Multipurpose Unit at Grand Falls General Hospital.  This suspension is due to a possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus on the unit and will remain in effect until further notice.

These temporary measures are in place to protect the health and safety of our patients, health care workers and community.

We understand that families and friends find it difficult to be separated from their loved ones during the Holiday Season. We encourage people to use technology to stay in touch with our patients.

Avoid the Emergency Department if you have COVID-19 symptoms
The Network reiterates that people with any symptoms of COVID-19 must not go to the Emergency Department.  These people must limit their contacts and immediately register online on the government's website or call Tele-Care 811 for a screening test.

The Network apologizes for any inconvenience that this situation may cause.