The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital have announced the closure of the Perth emergency department effective
Saturday, July 2 at 7 a.m.
In a media release, the hospital says the cause for the closure is due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst emergency department staff.
Available staff from the Perth Emergency Department will move to the Smiths Falls Site Emergency Department to support the anticipated increase in patients, which remains in operation 24/7.
Residents in the catchment area can continue to access emergency care at the Smiths Falls Site located at 60 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls or the closest alternate emergency department.
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