Nothing beats local strawberries! CKHA removes masking mandates

symptoms will still be required to wear a mask.

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance officials have removed its masking rules for its two hospitals.

Officials said the decision is based on the most recent guidelines from Public Health Ontario.

As a result, CKHA will no longer require patients, families and visitors to wear masks at its hospital sites and/or facilities.

In regard to staff, physicians, volunteers, students and contractors at CKHA, they too will no longer be required to wear a mask in all areas of CKHA’s hospitals sites and/ or facilities. This includes clinical and non-clinical areas.

It was the first St. Andrew’s Residence Strawberry Social for Ellie, who turned one June 17, and Roxie Moore, a new resident at the seniors centre. The two became fast friends sharing some strawberry shortcake with the help of Ellie’s mom Sydnee Kuhtoss. The event was hosted by St. Andrew’s Residence and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Masking in waiting rooms and lounges in high-risk areas such as oncology, dialysis and the emergency department will still be encouraged for visitors and patients, but it is no longer a requirement.

However, patients exhibiting a fever or respiratory

Staff and physicians working in clinical areas will use an assessment to determine what personal protective equipment (PPE) they need when interacting with patients. The assessment considers various factors such as the patient’s condition, environment and circumstances.

Medical grade masks will still be available.