The outbreaks list is updated when new outbreaks are declared in a facility. Outbreaks are listed for the following types of infections and illnesses:
When an outbreak is over, the facility is removed from the list.
The list includes all hospitals and long-term care facilities within IH that either fall under the Hospital Act or are licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
City/Town | Facility: Name (Type) | Unit | Outbreak Type | Agent | Date Declared |
Summerland | Dr. Andrew Pavillion (Long-Term Care) | Entire Facility | Respiratory Infection | Influenza A | May 1, 2025 |
Kelowna | Cottonwoods Short Stay Unit (Long-Term Care) | Entire Facility | Gastrointestinal Illness | Norovirus | April 28, 2025 |