By John Rune, KCR News
Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson is dealing with another outbreak of COVID-19.
The outbreak began on January 1 at the medical unit, and so far 11 patients have tested positive, Interior Health said.
The third floor of the hospital is now closed for non-essential visits, and will remain in effect until the outbreak is declared over.
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