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 17, 2021 at 3:20 p.m.
| Name of Facility | Address | Type of Facility | Units Affected | Type of Outbreak | Causative Organism | Subtype | Date of Onset | Reported Date | Outbreak Number | Outbreak Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSDALE ESTATES LTCH | 590 Oshawa BLVD OSHAWA ONTARIO L1G5T9 | LTCH - Public Home for the Aged |
FACILITY WIDE |
RESPIRATORY / DIRECT CONTACT | CORONAVIRUS | COVID-19 | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 | 2230-2021-00336 | CONFIRMED |
| CHARTWELL WYNFIELD LTCH | 451 WOODMOUNT DR OSHAWA ONTARIO L1G8E3 | LTCH - Nursing Home | SAMAC TRAIL | FB / WB / ENTERIC | UNKNOWN | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 | 2230-2021-00354 | CONFIRMED |
"Coronavirus unspecified" refers to seasonal coronavirus. Any novel coronaviruses will be specified.
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