Hastings Prince Edward Public Health announced today (Friday) a second positive case of COVID-19 has been identified at CFB Trenton.
This is the second Canadian repatriated from the Grand Princess cruise ship to test positive for the virus and they have been placed in isolation on base.
All infection prevention and control protocols have been followed during the quarantine of the travellers.
Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) confirms “We are confident that all necessary infection control protocols have been followed during the repatriation process. There is no need for concern about transmission to the public from anyone in quarantine at CFB Trenton.”
HPEPH maintains the recommendations to stay calm and continue with infection control practises, such as frequent hand washing, coughing into sleeve – not hands, and remaining at home if feeling unwell.
The HPEPH website, hpePublicHealth.ca is continuously updated and contains current information and answers for many questions about COVID-19, infection control, and outbreak preparedness.
Residents of Hastings and Prince Edward counties who still have questions about COVID-19 can call the COVID-19 information line at 613-966-5500.
