Outbreak

• Bird flu confirmed in 2 more B.C. small poultry flocks in Richmond, Kelowna

  The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food said the H5N1 avian influenza virus was most recently detected in small poultry flocks in Richmond and Kelowna. 

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  May 4
  
• COVID-19 outbreaks hit long-term care facilities in Calgary as 4th dose campaign underway

  As of April 12, everyone 70 and older in Alberta, and all seniors in congregate care can book an appointment to receive their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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  Apr 26
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks at Okanagan health facilities on the rise

  In addition to the two hospitals, there are around eight care homes within the Southern Interior that are now listed on Interior Health's COVID-19 outbreak page.

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  Apr 22
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kingston General Hospital’s Connell 9 unit

  An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared within the Connel 9 unit of Kingston General Hospital, Kingston Health Sciences Centre confirmed in a news release Friday.

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  Apr 22
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna General Hospital

  According to an Interior Health representative, there are 20 cases of COVID-19 connected to Kelowna General Hospital's rehab unit.

  Health

  Apr 17
• COVID-19: Providence Manor declares second outbreak amid rising case counts

  A second COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Kingston nursing home. This comes amid calls for the province to re-introduce mandatory masking.

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  Apr 1
• COVID-19: HPE Public Health reporting 8 outbreaks in senior facilities

  Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is responding to eight COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care and congregate living facilities in the region.

  Health

  Mar 28
• COVID-19 outbreak lifted at Fairhaven long-term care in Peterborough

  The latest COVID-19 outbreak at Fairhaven long-term care lasted for 45 days.

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  Feb 11
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• COVID-19: KHSC declares outbreak on Connell 9 unit of Kingston General Hospital

  According to a release from KHSC, Connell 9, along with Davies 5 and Connell 3, are all in outbreak and closed to admissions until further notice.

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  Jan 21
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• 28 in isolation amid COVID-19 outbreak at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in London, Ont.

  The outbreak is the first one to occur at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope in London, Ont., since the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly two years ago.

  Health

  Jan 21