Health Facility Disease Outbreaks

This page lists facilities where disease outbreaks have been declared. If you were thinking of visiting a facility listed below, please consider postponing your visit until the outbreak is over. This will help keep you and your loved one healthy.

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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  Unit Outbreak Type Facility Type Date Declared 
Cranbrook Joseph Creek Care Village  Entire Facility Respiratory Infection Long-Term Care Jan. 14, 2025
Kelowna Glenmore Lodge Grey Jay & Magpie Units Respiratory Infection Long-Term Care Jan. 14, 2025
Williams Lake  Cariboo Place Entire Facility Gastrointestinal Illness Long-Term Care Jan. 10, 2025
Penticton Trinity Care Centre Entire Facility Gastrointestinal Illness Long-Term Care Jan. 7, 2025
Kelowna Brandt's Creek Mews Entire Facility Respiratory Infection Long-Term Care Jan. 6, 2025

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