Respiratory (Influenza A) Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor -Bluebell Resident Home Area (2 South)

December 28, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the respiratory (Influenza A) outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Bluebell Resident Home Area, 2 South, located at 300 Lillie St. N was declared over as of December 24, 2022. All restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU continues to remind people to refrain from visiting high-risk settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to the most vulnerable.

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

• Keeping up-to-date with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Washing hands often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Covering coughs/sneezes with the upper sleeve if no tissue is available.
• Staying at home when sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

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