Outbreak status report
Under the Health Promotion and Protection Act, Durham Region Health Department is required to respond to reports of suspected and confirmed outbreaks of gastroenteritis and respiratory illness in institutional settings. The Health Department helps places such as hospitals, long-term care homes and retirement homes manage and prevent outbreaks.
The Durham Region outbreak status report is listed below. This report is posted weekly at a minimum and summarizes all currently active outbreaks in institutional settings (including hospitals, long-term care homes and retirement homes). The information in this status report is accurate as of the date and time of posting.
Updated September 21, 2020 at 1:27 p.m.
| Name of Facility | Address | Type of Facility | Units Affected | Type of Outbreak | Causative Organism | Subtype | Date of Onset | Reported Date | Outbreak Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDICARE OSHAWA | 82 PARK RD N OSHAWA ONTARIO L1J4L1 | LTCH - Nursing Home | UNIT 1 | RESPIRATORY / DIRECT CONTACT | CORONAVIRUS | COVID-19 | 2020-09-10 | 2020-09-13 | 2230-2020-00152 |
| FOSTERBROOKE | 330 KING AVE W NEWCASTLE ONTARIO L1B1G9 | LTCH - Nursing Home | 2nd floor | FB/WB/ENTERIC | UNKNOWN | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-14 | 2230-2020-00154 |
"Coronavirus unspecified" refers to seasonal coronavirus. Any novel coronaviruses will be specified.
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