Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Pinewood – Sandpiper Unit

September 24, 2019 - A respiratory outbreak was declared at 1300hrs today at Southbridge Pinewood – Sandpiper Unit only, located at 2625 E. Walsh St. Restrictions are in place.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and retirement homes when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

  • Getting a flu shot from your local pharmacist, health care provider or the Health Unit when available (generally late October to end of June).
  • Washing hands often, for at least 15 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.
  • Putting all used tissues in the garbage right away.
  • Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

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Diseases & Infections
Outbreak