"As a respiratory therapist, we're always at the head of the bed. RT among confirmed casesOn March 22, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit announced a man in his 30s who works at The Ottawa Hospital had tested positive for the virus. The Ottawa Hospital has not confirmed any cases of COVID-19 among its employees. Since then, Swift, who works at the Civic campus, says two other RTs have tested positive, but likely got infected through community exposure. "You never know when seeing patients — one gap in your procedure and you can be exposed," Swift saidThe Ottawa Hospital does have stringent protocols in place.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 17:26 UTC