Updates on COVID-19 (formerly Coronavirus)
As of October 20th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
COVID-19 Information
| Number of patients currently admitted with confirmed COVID-19 | 14 |
| Number of patients currently in the ICU (COVID-related critical illness) | 5 |
| Number of staff & physicians with confirmed COVID-19 (both hospital and community acquired) |
5 |
| Number of staff & physicians self-isolating | 1 |
| Overall Funded Acute Occupancy | 94% |
| ICU occupancy rate (over normal ICU bed complement) | 78% |
This information is updated once a day Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding holidays.
Outbreak Information
HNHBB Inter-Regional Transfers: January 11 – July 23, 2021 (Year to date)
| Hospital | Combined (Critical Care and Acute) |
| St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton | 73 |
| Joseph Brant Hospital | 57 |
| Hamilton Health Sciences - General Site | 67 |
| Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski Site | 21 |
| Niagara Health - St. Catharines | 44 |
| Brant Community Healthcare - Brantford General | 15 |
| Total | 277 |
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What to expect when coming to St. Joe's during COVID-19