- Please call our call centre (1-800-265-7293 x7006) for questions related to COVID-19, including COVID-19 related questions that require healthcare decision making.
- Please call 1-800-265-7293 x 4752 for facility outbreaks and for other respiratory disease questions in facilities.
- Please call Lauren Alonso if you require additional facility-related support related to COVID-19 and you are unable to access the support you need through our call centre.
- Please continue to check our website (https://www.wdgpublichealth.ca/your-health/covid-19-information-public) for the latest information and updates.
Under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Public Health is required to follow up on reports of suspected and/or confirmed outbreaks of enteric and respiratory illnesses in retirement and long-term care homes. The list below provides an up-to-date list of current outbreaks at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area retirement and long-term care homes.
* New information since last posting
Long Term Care, Retirement Homes, Hospitals
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Facility Name |
Type of Facility & Affected Area |
Date Declared |
Date Declared Over |
Type of Outbreak & Organism (if identified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Royal Terrace 600 Whites Rd, Palmerston |
Long Term Care Home | October 20 | Respiratory - Rhinovirus, *Enterovirus |
Workplaces
| Facility Name | Date Declared | Date Declared Over | Type of Outbreak & Organism (if identified) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Erin Dental Centre 9565 Wellington Rd 124, Erin |
*October 21 | Respiratory - COVID-19 |
Food Recall Alerts: For the list of the most recent public advisories for high-risk food recalls, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.