Coronavirus: Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont. creating 103 beds for potential patient surge

The health unit representing central Ontario, including the City of Kawartha Lakes, reported 128 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 33 deaths in its jurisdiction on Monday

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says of the 128 cases of COVID-19, 108 are in the City of Kawartha Lakes. In the municipality, there have also been 33 deaths, 29 of them are residents due to an outbreak at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon.

The health unit also on Monday reported 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Northumberland County and six cases in Haliburton County. One of the patients in Northumberland County is hospitalized. All of the health unit’s data were extracted from the integrated Public Health Information System as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday

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Two of the patients in the City of Kawartha Lakes are hospitalized at a dedicated unit at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. On Monday, the hospital reported that to date it has conducted 2,070 COVID-19 assessments and 665 tests.

The hospital says as part of its pandemic strategy, there is also contingency planning for an off-site care setting, should demand exceed hospital capacity.

The hospital is also accepting homemade masks for patients heading home from hospital.

Donations of unopened/unused personal protective equipment are being accepted. Contact Marc Sorensen at 705-324-6111 ext. 8952 or by email to arrange the donation during regular business hours. The Ross Memorial Foundation also has its Heroes at Heart fund to support pandemic needs. To donate, call 705-328-6146 or email or online.

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