Gastro Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood, Hummingbird Unit

August 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood, Hummingbird Unit, confirm that the gastro outbreak located at 2625 Walsh St E has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU continues to remind people to refrain from visiting high-risk settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to the most vulnerable. The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

• Keeping up-to-date with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Washing hands often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Covering coughs/sneezes with the upper sleeve if no tissue is available.
• Staying at home when sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

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