An outbreak has been declared at the Pembroke Regional Hospital after a second employee tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak has been contained to the emergency department, where a positive case was first identified on Dec. 27, according to a news release from the hospital. The region's top doctor, Robert Cushman, said the hospital conducted an assessment of all patients who visited the emergency department during key dates and found no break of protocol. Cushman's team will continue to work with the hospital to bring the outbreak to a close. He said the hospital's emergency department is safe to visit.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2021 16:07 UTC