KITCHENER -- Cambridge Memorial Hospital officials say no visitors are allowed after a COVID-19 outbreak in one of its units.

As a result, the entire hospital won't allow visitors until there hasn't been a new case for 14 days.

The outbreak was declared on Wing B, Level 4, Medicine B on Friday, officials said in a Friday news release.

The restrictions came into effect on Saturday, according to a Facebook post.

Exceptions to the visitor restrictions include support people for those in labour or for patients under the age of 18.

Virtual visits are available and can be booked online.

Scheduled appointments and procedures at the hospital remain unaffected by the new restrictions.

Staff have increase cleaning and disinfecting in the unit, and there is signage posted at entrances.