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.
Outbreaks
For all COVID-19 related outbreaks, please visit our Local Data page.
Active Outbreaks
| Outbreak ID | Institution | Setting | Outbreak Type | Causative Agent | Date Reported | Date Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2268-2023-00254 | Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus 1030 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 1E1 |
Acute Care | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00253 | Bruce Villa Manor- Entire Facility 539 Bruce Ave Windsor, ON N9A 4X1 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00252 | Age Care Royal Oak Long Term Care Facility 1750 Division Rd N Kingsville, ON N9Y 4G7 |
LTCH | Enteric | Unknown | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00251 | Seasons Amherstburg |
Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | ||
| 2268-2023-00249 | Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare 1453 Prince Rd., Windsor, ON N9C 3Z4 |
Acute Care | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00247 | Age Care Royal Oak Long Term Care Facility 1750 Division Rd N Kingsville, ON N9Y 4G7 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00248 | Seasons Amherstburg |
Respiratory | Unknown | ONGOING | ||
| 2268-2023-00245 | Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens- 1 SOUTH 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington, ON N8H 1L9 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00242 | Chateau Park Long Term Care Centre 2990 Riverside Dr W Windsor, ON N9C 1A2 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00241 | Seasons Royal Oak Village |
Respiratory | RSV | ONGOING | ||
| 2268-2023-00239 | Shoreview at Riverside 245 Drouillard Rd., Windsor, ON N8Y 1Y4 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00236 | Huron Lodge Long Term Care Home 1881 Cabana Rd. W., Windsor, ON N9G 1C7 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00234 | Chartwell Kingsville Retirement Residence 240 Main St E Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A6 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00224 | Chartwell Oak Park LaSalle Retirement Residence 3955 Thirteenth St. LaSalle, ON N9H 2S7 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ||
| 2268-2023-00223 | Rosewood Erie Glen Manor 119 Robson Rd, Leamington, ON N8H 5K2 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00219 | Banwell Gardens Care Centre 3000 Banwell Rd Windsor, ON N8N 0B3 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00215 | The Village of Aspen Lake 9855 McHugh St Windsor, ON N8P 0A6 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ||
| 2268-2023-00211 | Banwell Gardens Care Centre 3000 Banwell Rd Windsor, ON N8N 0B3 |
LTCH | Respiratory | Rhinovirus | ||
| 2268-2023-00209 | Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence 30 Seacliff Dr. E, Leamington, ON N8H 0E5 |
Retirement Home | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING | |
| 2268-2023-00193 | Extendicare Southwood Lakes 1255 North Talbot Rd Windsor, ON N9G 3A4 |
LTCH | Respiratory | COVID-19 | ONGOING |
Outbreak Resources
LTCH/Retirement/Rest Homes
- Facility Outbreak Line List
- Respiratory Outbreak Control Measures
- Enteric Outbreak Control Measures
- Public Health Ontario – General Test Requisition
- Public Health Ontario – COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Test Requisition
- Management of Residents with Suspected Enteric Infections
- Lab Confirmed Influenza Case Reporting Form
- Final Respiratory Outbreak Report
For potential and confirmed outbreaks, please fax line lists to: 519-977-5097, or contact the Outbreak Team at 519-258-2146. Extension 2264.
- OAHPP Public Health Courier for lab specimen pick-up (after 8:00 a.m.) 519-791-0515
- Public Health Laboratories Customer Service Centre Toll Free: 1-877-604-4567 or 416-235-6556
- Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Public Health Ontario
- Routine Practices and Additional Precautions In All Health Care Settings
- A Guide to the Control of Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes
- Appendix A: Disease-Specific Chapters, Chapter: Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Institutions
- Appendix 1: Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Institutions and Public Hospitals
- Control of Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes: A Guide for Long-Term Care Homes and Public Health Unit Staff: Public Health Division Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Appendix A: Disease-Specific Chapters, Chapter: Gastroenteritis, Institutional Outbreaks
- Appendix 1: Case Definitions and Disease Specific Information- Disease: Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Institutions and Public Hospitals
- General Test Requisition, Public Health Ontario
- Test Requisition Forms and Specific Instructions
Child Care Centres
Outbreak Quick Guide
A guide for prevention and management of Outbreaks in your facility.
Just the Facts: Collecting a Stool Specimen
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Obtain a stool collection kit and ensure it is current. Check the expiration date. Vials should be filled in order, by colour:
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Just the Facts: Filling Out the Public Health Lab Requisition
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!