Masking Friendly Facility
While masks are no longer mandatory, we strongly encourage visitors to wear masks in patient care areas to protect vulnerable patients. Masks are available at the entrances for those who choose to wear them.
What to expect when attending the hospital
When you come to either site, you are expected to:
- Self-screen for symptoms of infection including cough, fever (37.8° or greater) and/or chills, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, sore throat, decrease or loss of sense of taste and/or smell, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, headaches, unexplained fatigue or muscle aches, new rash
- Clean your hands often with sanitizer to reduce the risk of infection;
- Masks are available at the entrances for use and are optional.
Visiting Information
Subject to outbreak protocols as implemented from time to time, admitted inpatients may have two (2) visitors per day during visiting hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. who adhere to visiting requirements. When visiting an inpatient, follow the additional precautions signage (if posted) outside of the patient’s room for any personal protection equipment requirements, such as a mask, gown, and/or gloves.
COVID-19 Testing
The COVID Assessment Centre in Bracebridge has closed. Those requiring a PCR test may book one at a COVID-19 testing location.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Please visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website for vaccine-related information. Eligible individuals appointments may book their vaccine appointments directly through the Ontario provincial booking site or by calling 1-833-943-3900. Several pharmacies are also administering vaccines and appointments can be booked through participating pharmacies.
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