Visits restricted at Montague hospital due to flu cases

Visitation to Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, P.E.I., is being limited as a precaution because of two confirmed cases of influenza at the hospital and others who have come to the ER with flu-like symptoms.

Until further notice, visiting is limited to:

• immediate family members only.
• two visitors at a time, per patient.
• approximately 15 minutes per visit.
• children over age 12.

Health PEI is reminding anyone visiting the hospital to clean their hands when entering and leaving the facility, and before and after entering a patient's room or a department.

The situation will be reassessed Monday morning and Kings County Memorial Hospital Administration will provide a further update, said Health PEI in a news release.

Health PEI is also reminding Islanders that is not too late to get a flu shot, which is the most effective way to prevent getting sick with influenza. Islanders can make a flu shot appointment with Public Health Nursing by calling 1-855-354-4358. Family physicians and local pharmacies are also providing flu shots, please call ahead to make an appointment if necessary.

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