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 |
Summerland | Summerland Seniors Village | Entire Facility | COVID-19 | Assisted Living | Aug. 5, 2022 |
Castlegar | Talarico Place | Entire Facility | COVID-19 | Long-Term Care | Aug. 1, 2022 |