An outbreak of respiratory illness struck a unit of an area hospital, health officials confirmed Tuesday.
Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Geraldton District Hospital declared an outbreak at the Geraldton facility. The hospital is allowing visitation to only palliative care patients because of the outbreak.
The illness is believed to be confided to the acute care unit.
In light of the outbreak, the Health Unit reminds the public to prevent spreading infections by washing hands, covering when coughing or sneezing and staying home when sick.
