Erie Shores sees increase in COVID assessments

Erie Shores Healthcare has seen a 26 per cent increase in people coming to their COVID assessment centre from last week to now.

As a result of the latest number from Public Health – the hospital is expanding its COVID Assessment Centre capacity immediately. Erie Shores is accepting EMS diversion from Windsor to help regional healthcare partners.

“We are ready and available to repatriate or take transfers from Windsor Regional if required, and will decant patients to build capacity,” said a statement from Erie Shores HealthCare.

There are no changes to the current ‘no visitors policy’ and Erie Shores is currently not cancelling surgeries at this point. The hospital predominantly does elective outpatient surgeries.

“Our team is looking to expand our community outreach swabbing model in partnership with Home and Community Care, Essex Windsor EMS and our staff at ESHC to be in the areas of outbreak by Tuesday of next week,” said the statement.