April 18, 2026 - Oak and Birch Outbreak Update

In collaboration with Public Health, the Birch & Oak Home Areas remain in Respiratory Outbreak. Currently, two (2) residents have tested positive for RSV. All residents remain symptomatic, experiencing coughing, congestion, and/or a runny nose and are continuing isolation. Families have been notified, and test results are pending from Public Health.

Home Area	Current Cases	Resolved Cases	Total Cases
Oak	5	0	5
Birch	2	0	2

Infection Control Measures

Surgical Masks to be worn on Oak & Birch Units
Follow the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene
Assist residents with hand hygiene before meals and throughout the day
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly: put on before entering and remove before exiting isolation rooms
Oak Residents must remain in their home area
If they insist on leaving, assist with a mask or visor and encourage outdoor visits
IPAC Surveillance Screener EVERY SHIFT on Oak & Birch
Immediate isolation for any new symptoms
Cohort staff when possible;
Cohort residents; small-group activities only for unaffected residents; isolated residents receive 1:1 activities
Twice-daily high‑touch cleaning with 1‑minute dwell time
Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits with coaching
No General Visitors to Oak or Birch Home Areas; maximum 2 essential caregivers at a time

Please ensure all IPAC practices are followed to protect residents, staff, essential caregivers, and visitors.

We will continue to provide updates as needed.

Please reach out to Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, if you have any questions. stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca or ext. 4752