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.
For all COVID-19 related outbreaks, please visit our Local Data page.
Outbreak ID | Institution | Setting | Outbreak Type | Causative Agent | Date Reported | Date Ended |
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2268-2024-00095 | Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens- 3 EAST 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington, ON N8H 1L9 |
LTCH | Respiratory | Metapneumovirus, Unknown |
Ended |
|
2268-2024-00094 | Devonshire Seniors Residence- RIVERSIDE BUILDING 901 Riverside Dr W Windsor, ON N9A 7J6 |
Retirement Home | Enteric | Unknown | On Going | |
2268-2024-00093 | Extendicare Tecumseh- Entire facility 2475 St. Alphonse St Tecumseh, ON N8N 2X2 |
LTCH | Respiratory | Coronavirus |
Ended |
|
2268-2024-00090 | Extendicare Tecumseh- Entire facility 2475 St. Alphonse St Tecumseh, ON N8N 2X2 |
LTCH | Enteric | Norovirus |
Ended |
|
2268-2024-00082 | Seasons Royal Oak Village- ENTIRE FACILITY |
Respiratory | COVID-19 |
Did Not Meet Requirement |
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!