Outbreaks
For a list of active outbreaks at local institutions along with resources for long-term care homes, retirement homes, rest homes, and child care centres.
Outbreak ID | Institution | Setting | Outbreak Type | Causative Agent | Date Reported | Date Ended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2268-2024-00120 | Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare- REHAB 4 1453 Prince Rd., Windsor, ON N9C 3Z4 |
Acute Care | Respiratory | COVID-19 | On Going | |
2268-2024-00116 | Brouillette Manor- East Wing 11900 Brouillette Crt Tecumseh, ON N8N 4X8 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | On Going | |
2268-2024-00114 | Banwell Gardens Care Centre- ENTIRE FACILITY 3000 Banwell Rd Windsor, ON N8N 0B3 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 |
Ended |
|
2268-2024-00112 | Country Village Homes- WILLOWS 440 County Road 8 South Woodslee, ON N0R 1V0 |
LTCH | Respiratory | Coronavirus |
Ended |
|
2268-2024-00111 | The Village of Aspen Lake- Walkerville 9855 McHugh St Windsor, ON N8P 0A6 |
LTCH | Respiratory | Rhinovirus | On Going |
For potential and confirmed outbreaks, please fax line lists to: 519-977-5097, or contact the Outbreak Team at 519-258-2146. Extension 2264.
For a list of active outbreaks at local institutions along with resources for long-term care homes, retirement homes, rest homes, and child care centres.
A guide for prevention and management of Outbreaks in your facility.
Obtain a stool collection kit and ensure it is current. Check the expiration date. Vials should be filled in order, by colour
Respiratory virus packs normally contain materials sufficient for 4 to 6 swabs for culture of respiratory viruses such as influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Failure to fill out the lab requisition properly could result in rejection of the sample, or cause a delay in test result reporting. Leaking specimens will not be processed!