Outbreak Activity
Algoma Public Health is required to follow up on reports of suspected and/or confirmed outbreaks of enteric and respiratory illnesses in retirement, long-term care homes, hospital and other institutions covered under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. The list below provides an up-to-date list of current and previous outbreaks in the facilities covered by Algoma Public Health.
For sector-specific resources, handouts, supporting documentation for outbreak management and how to report a facility outbreak visit our Professionals section.
Declared Outbreaks
Facility Name
|
Affected Areas
|
Type - Organism
|
Date Declared
|
Date Declared Over
|
Extendicare Maple View |
Harmony Bay |
Unknown Respiratory |
October 20, 2024 |
|
Algoma Manor |
Spruce A |
COVID-19 |
October 20, 2024 |
|
Ontario Finnish Resthome |
Kotitalo |
Rhinovirus |
October 16, 2024 |
|
Lady Dunn Hospital |
Acute Care |
COVID-19 |
October 16, 2024 |
|
Sault Area Hospital |
3B |
COVID-19 |
October 15, 2024 |
|
St. Joseph General Hospital |
3rd Floor Medical/Surgery |
COVID-19 |
October 11, 2024 |
|
Extendicare Maple View |
Lake Superior |
Rhinovirus |
October 9, 2024 |
October 14, 2024 |
Pathways Retirement Residence |
Entire Facility |
COVID-19 |
October 9, 2024 |
|
Extendicare Maple View |
Tunnel Lake |
Unknown Respiratory |
October 9, 2024 |
October 14, 2024 |
Great Northern Retirement Home |
COVID-19 |
COVID-19 |
October 8, 2024 |
|
Extendicare Maple View |
Goulais Bay |
Rhinovirus |
October 5, 2024 |
October 14, 2024 |
Extendicare Maple View |
Harmony Bay |
Rhinovirus & Enterovirus |
October 4, 2024 |
October 14, 2024 |
Huron Lodge |
B1 & B2 |
COVID-19 |
September 30, 2024 |
October 17, 2024 |