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.
Trillium Manor
Current Status: As of April 19th, confirmed Respiratory Outbreak declared on the following Unit: Severn
Sunset Manor
Current Status:
As of April 23rd: Confirmed Respiratory Outbreak declared over on South Simcoe Unit.
As of April 18th: Confirmed Respiratory Outbreak declared on the following Unit: West Simcoe
Previous Status:
As of April 14th: Confirmed Influenza A Outbreak declared on the following Unit: South Simcoe
Georgian Manor
Current Status:
As of March 26th: Enteric Outbreak declared over on the following Unit: Tamarack
As of March 20th, Enteric Outbreak declared over on the following Unit: White Pine.
As of March 19th, Suspect Respiratory Outbreak declared over on the following Unit: White Pine
Simcoe Manor
As of March 19th: Confirmed Enteric Outbreaks declared over on the following Units: Nottawasaga, Tosorontio
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.