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Respiratory Illness declared at Souris Hospital

June 17, 2026

Souris Hospital has declared an outbreak of an unknown respiratory illness.

During this time, patients at the hospital are limited to one visitor at a time. All visitors are expected to follow current infection prevention and control measures.

Visitors are reminded not to visit if they are feeling unwell.

  

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