CALGARY -- Alberta Health Services confirms two units at a hospital in northwest Calgary have outbreaks of the disease connected to the novel coronavirus.
Officials say, as of Monday afternoon, a total of 14 patients and four staff members of the Foothills Medical Centre have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The outbreaks have been declared in a cardiac care unit and a general medicine unit. There are currently 57 staff members in isolation.
According to AHS, one patient, age not released, has died in connection with the outbreaks.
In a statement released Monday afternoon, AHS said the Foothills Medical Centre "remains a safe place to visit and receive care" and "there is no increased risk to patients coming to the hospital."
Correction:
Alberta Health Services originally indicated three units at the Foothills Medical Centre had outbreaks as of Monday morning. On Monday afternoon, AHS indicated there were two units with outbreaks.