The outbreaks list is updated when new outbreaks are declared in a facility. Outbreaks are listed for the following types of infections and illnesses:
- COVID-19
- Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI)
- Gastrointestinal Illness (GI)
- Respiratory Infection (RI)
When an outbreak is over, the facility is removed from the list.
The list includes all hospitals, long-term care and assisted/independent living 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 |
Kamloops | The Hamlets at Westsyde | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | April 7, 2022 | |
Kelowna | Sun Pointe Village | Ellison Unit | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care & Assisted Living | April 28, 2022 |
Penticton | The Hamlets at Penticton | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | May 3, 2022 | |
Vernon | Creekside Landing | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | May 4, 2022 | |
Williams Lake | Cariboo Place | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | May 4, 2022 | |
Vernon | Noric House | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | May 5, 2022 | |
Vernon | Heritage Square | Long-Term Care Side | Respiratory Infection | Assisted Living & Long-Term Care | May 10, 2022 |
Kelowna | Kelowna General Hospital | 3E | COVID-19 | Hospital | May 13, 2022 |
Vernon | Noric House | South Haven Unit | Gastrointestinal Illness | Long-Term Care | May 16, 2022 |