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Hamilton hospital COVID-19 outbreak expands to more units; 62 cases linked

HAMILTON — A Hamilton hospital is now reporting more than 60 cases of COVID-19, with infections expanding to more units.

The outbreak at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is linked to 30 patients, 30 staff and two others.

Hamilton Health Sciences says fewer than five people have died.

The hospital network says five units are under outbreaks as of Monday.

It has stopped allowing most visitors at affected units.

The network says patients should continue to attend appointments.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2020.

This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Facebook and Canadian Press News Fellowship.

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