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 January 3rd, a facility-wide respiratory outbreak has been declared. Please contact Sunset Manor for further details.
Trillium Manor
Current Status: As of January 9th, the Enteric Outbreak on Severn Resident Home Area has been declared over.
Previous Status: As of January 6th, the Enteric Outbreak has been declared over on the following Resident Home Areas: Ramara, Orillia and Oro-Medonte. Please note, we remain in outbreak on the Resident Home Area of Severn.
Previous Status: As of December 20th, a facility-wide Enteric Outbreak has been declared. Please contact Trillium Manor for further details.
Georgian Manor
Current Status: As of December 3rd, the Enteric outbreak on Silver Birch Resident Home Area has been declared over.
Previous status: As of November 21st an Enteric outbreak has been declared on the following Resident Home Area: Silver Birch.
Simcoe 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.
