Outbreak Update November 8, 2022

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

At this time, Spruce and Cedar remains in outbreak with COVID and other pathogens (not influenza, as this was ruled out this week). Oak has been placed in heightened surveillance as on November 7, 2022 related to an unknown respiratory virus. The following is direction from Public Health at this time:

There are currently ten (10) residents in Cedar, four (4) being COVID and three (3) residents in Spruce, two (2) being COVID. Oak currently has two (2) residents isolated with unknown respiratory symptoms. Resident have respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, cough and mild fever.

No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident to the Spruce and Cedar home areas. Visiting not impacted in Oak at this time.

The following enhanced measures have been implemented.

Symptomatic residents are in isolation on droplet/contact precautions
Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces twice per day
Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
The required PPE when on the unit is surgical mask and eye protection.
The required PPE for isolated residents is droplet contact precautions including surgical mask, eye protection, gowns and gloves.
N95s required in Cedar and Spruce.
Please watch for signage on isolated resident's doors.

Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.