Outbreak at Southbridge Pinewood in Thunder Bay

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Outbreak Declared:  Hogarth Riverview Manor (2 North)

THUNDER BAY – Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood have declared a facility-wide gastrointestinal outbreak today at 11:30 am, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street.

Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled for this unit until further notice. Visitors to this unit are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and retirement homes when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

  • Washing hands often, for at least 15 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

 

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