Interior Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Royal Inland Hospital.
Two units at the Kamloops hospital were included in the outbreak. The outbreak on Unit 6 South was declared over earlier this month, while the outbreak on Unit 6 North was declared over today.
Interior Health President Susan Brown said she is “deeply saddened” that four people linked to the outbreak succumbed to their illness.
“I would like to send our condolences to the loved ones and caregivers of those who passed away, and our sincerest appreciation for the efforts made by the entire hospital community who worked tirelessly to contain the outbreak.”
In total, 69 staff and 36 patients were connected to the outbreak, which was first declared on Jan. 22.
Dr. Albert De Villiers, Interior Health chief medical health officer, also noted the work of hospital leaders and staff, as well as IH communicable disease specialists, to contain the outbreak and maintain services at RIH.
“I also want to thank the community whose efforts to prevent COVID-19 circulation help health care teams every day.”
