For official information about Influenza activity in Simcoe County, protocols or resources, visit the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit website at
simcoemuskokahealth.org.
County of Simcoe Long Term Care Homes and Seniors Communities Influenza / Respiratory status updates are listed below.
Simcoe Manor
Current Status: As of April 18th, a respiratory outbreak has been declared on the following home resident areas: Tosoronto and Innisfil.
Trillium Manor
Current Status: As of April 17th, confirmed Influenza A outbreak has been declared on the following Unit: Oro-Medonte.
Georgian Manor
Current Status: As of April 15th, the respiratory outbreak on the Resident Home Areas of Willow and Sumac have been declared over.
Previous Status: As of April 4th, a respiratory outbreak has been declared on the following home resident area: Willow. A suspect respiratory outbreak has been declared on the following home resident area: Sumac.
Simcoe Manor
Current Status: As of April 18th, a respiratory outbreak has been declared on the following home resident areas: Tosoronto and Innisfil.
Sunset Manor
No current outbreaks reported.
During a Respiratory and/or Influenza outbreak, the following precautions are heightened in the Home/Residence:
- Residents: Heightened surveillance and monitoring of all residents. Enhanced environmental cleaning of entire facility.
- Visitors: Increased communications surrounding proper sanitization of hands using hand sanitizers when entering or leaving the facility. Families/visitors have been asked not to enter the facility if showing symptoms respiratory infection or influenza.
- Staff: Following County procedures including the use of masks, gloves and gowns as well as increased sanitization.
