Respiratory Outbreak Declared Birch Home Area August 4, 2023

In Collaboration with Public Health, a respiratory Outbreak has been declared in the Birch Meadows home area. There are currently 4 residents in isolation at this time. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, and congestion/sneezing.

The following infection control measures are in place at this time:

• No General Visitors; only 2 Essential Caregivers at a time.
• Masking and wearing of eye protection on Birch at ALL TIMES.
• Twice daily respiratory symptom screening on Birch
• Immediate isolation of any residents with new symptom onset (as listed above)
• Twice daily high-touch surface cleaning on Birch

Please reach out to Melissa Muir-Clark (IPAC Lead) if you have any questions.