Enhanced Surveillance Maple and Birch Home Area March 6, 2024
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
In consultation with Public Health, we have placed the Maple and Birch Home Areas under Enhanced Surveillance for Influenza B. Currently, there is one (1) resident who has tested positive for the virus, and three (3) other residents are showing symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and nasal congestion. We have notified the family members of those affected and have completed further testing; we are currently awaiting the results. We will provide updates as we receive more information. To contain the spread of the virus, we have isolated the symptomatic residents, and individuals in the Maple and Birch Home Areas are required to wear masks. Additionally, we have implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures.
Infection Control Measures at this time:
- Symptomatic residents are isolated at this time
- Masks are to be worn in the Maple and Birch Home Areas
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting
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