Outbreak Over: Chartwell Thunder Bay

March 15, 2019 - The facility-wide enteric outbreak at Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at 770 Arundel Street, has been declared over today at 3 pm. All restrictions have been lifted.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

• Washing hands often, for at least 15 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

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