Kaiser Hospital officials announced Saturday that 43 emergency staff members at Kaiser Permanente in San Jose have tested positive for COVID-19 between December 27 and January 1.
A spokesman said in a statement: “Using our infection-proof protocol, we are investigating the outbreak and contacting staff or patients who came out during this period to personally notify and test based on the CDC and public health guidelines.” We are using tracing. “
The hospital is investigating whether a staff member in the emergency department soon showed up on Christmas Day to spread air drops around the hospital by wearing an air-powered suit with a fan.
The hospital says it will no longer allow air-powered costumes in any facility.
The hospital is working to quickly screen all staff and doctors in the emergency department for the virus, and anyone who tests positive or has symptoms will be segregated according to CDC guidelines, hospital officials said.
The emergency department is being cleaned, and officials said the hospital is open and safe to care for patients.
“Due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, vaccines are being provided in our communities, however, we are all still vulnerable and it is difficult for everyone to continue to use methods to help protect themselves and others – especially masks, hands Washing, avoiding gatherings and social distance, ”the statement read.
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