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Outbreak Declared in Extended Care Unit of Welland Hospital

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the Extended Care Unit of the Welland hospital.

Niagara Health says one staff member has tested positive for the virus.

They're now self-isolating and contact tracing is underway.

Officials say it's a community-acquired case and it was discovered during routine surveillance.

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