Fraser Health letter announcing Enhanced Monitoring on E1 Hospital

December 16, 2021
Dear Staff of Menno Hospital,
We are writing to notify you that an individual at Menno Hospital was diagnosed with COVID-19. The Fraser Health COVID-19 Prevention and Control team is working with the facility to identify anyone who may have been exposed and to take steps to protect the health of all residents and staff.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may be mild or severe. These may include low grade fever, cough, sneezing, and/or sore throat. More severe symptoms could include fever, difficulty breathing and/or chest pain. Most people will experience mild illness.

This exposure does not mean you are infected with COVID-19. Given the serious health risks of COVID-19 we have instituted enhanced control measures at the facility. We are asking all staff members to self monitor for symptoms. If you develop any symptoms, inform your supervisor, stop working, get tested and self isolate until results are returned as negative and symptoms have resolved (whichever is longer).

We are taking steps to ensure that it is safe for you to continue to work at Menno Hospital. Fraser Health will be providing infection control support to the facility throughout this time. Residents are being closely monitored for symptoms and standard infection control measures are effective in protecting staff and residents from infection. Staff will be required to use PPE (eye protection and medical grade masks) during this time regardless of their COVID-19 immunization status.

Please follow the provincial guidance relating to working in other health care settings. The elderly are most at risk of severe outcomes related to COVID-19 and following the guidance is necessary to protect the health of residents living in other facilities.

Your health and the health of your families is important. If you have concerns about the safety of your working environment please raise them with your manager, your union representative, or WorkSafe BC.

For general information about COVID-19 call 811, or visit HealthLinkBC: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-covid-19.

Sincerely,
Nicole
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Public Health
778-368-0123