In a press release yesterday, both hospitals say they have moved all patients and essential visitors to wear a face mask while inside of the buildings.
INGERSOLL/TILLSONBURG - Anyone entering the Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll (AHI) and Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital are required to wear a face mask.
Effective May 29th, the hospitals have moved all patients and essential visitors to wear a face mask and before their scheduled appointments patients will be asked to bring a mask with them, either cloth or disposable. The hospitals sent out a press release yesterday.
President and CEO Sandy Jansen says face masks are becoming the new normal.
“Wearing a mask in public is quickly becoming our “new normal”, both in health care settings and also out in public. Anything we can do to stop COVID-19 transmission, and protect our patients and staff is worth any small inconvenience it may cause. Washing your hands, practicing physical distancing, staying home if you feel sick, and wearing a mask are important ways we can fight COVID-19 together.”
They say if patients do not have a mask when they arrive, they will be given one at the entrance.
The press release goes on to say the decision comes after the provincial government starts to relax current pandemic restrictions, and the risk for spread throughout the community and circulating COVID-19 virus may increase.
The same approach will also apply to any visitors including visiting health professionals and delivery personnel. It will also be required that staff wear masks while in the hospitals.
2026 Community Grant Recipients
PJHL Preview - South Conference Finals
Active Police Investigation in Ingersoll
Easter Tradition Returns to Memorial Park in Tillsonburg
Police Taking the Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 1st
Missing Person Last Spotted in Woodstock
Canada-Wide Warrant Related to 2020 Murder
UPDATE: Victims Identified in Norwich Township Crash
Tavistock Hosts Special Easter Egg Hunt!
PetSmart Adoption Week Success in Oxford
Ontario Increases Minimum Wage
PJHL Playoff Recap - March 31st
Easter Fun in Drumbo!
All Systems Go for Artemis II Mission
Funding Helps Get New Roof in Ingersoll
Ingersoll has Two Easter Egg Hunts
Tip Tuesday - March 2026
Federal Offender Wanted nearby Hamilton & GTA
Comments
Add a comment