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.
Sunset Manor
Current Status: As of October 10th, the respiratory outbreak on the Resident Home Area of West Simcoe has been declared over.
Previous Status: As of October 1st, a respiratory outbreak has been declared on the Resident Home Area of West Simcoe.
Georgian Manor
Current Status: As of September 26th, the respiratory outbreak on Resident Home Area of Silver Birch as been declared over.
Previous Status: As of September 15th, a respiratory outbreak has been declared on the Resident Home Area of Silver Birch.
Simcoe Manor
No current outbreaks reported.
Trillium 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.
