Updates on COVID-19 (formerly Coronavirus)

St. Joe's Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Testing and Isolation Guidance

Health/Community Care Worker COVID-19 Mental Health Support

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and to book an appointment for the vaccine, please visit the Hamilton Public Health Services website at www.Hamilton.ca/Coronavirus.

We want you to know that it is safe to be in our hospital.

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Please plan to attend your appointment, procedure or surgery as scheduled unless you are otherwise notified. Click here for more information.

Hamilton’s emergency departments are experiencing increased volumes resulting and long wait times. If you are experiencing flu, COVID or cold symptoms like fever, headache or muscle aches, you can receive timely care at the Flu, COVID & Cold Clinic. Learn more.

As of December 2, 2022, at 8:47 a.m.

COVID-19 Information

This information is updated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding holidays.

Total SJHH patients with COVID-19	9
SJHH patients admitted for COVID-19	2
SJHH patients admitted for other reasons but also COVID-19 positive	7
Patients with COVID-19 in critical care	1
Number of staff & physicians self-isolating at home	55*
Overall Funded Acute Occupancy	104%
Critical Care occupancy rate (over normal ICU bed complement)	94%