Influenza

Riverside Health Care and the Northwestern Public Health Unit have declared an Influenza A outbreak at the Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.

The outbreak is present in both the East and West Wings of the building.

Restrictions have been put in place for visitors: only two visitors or caregivers may visit a resident at a time, and visitors are only allowed to see one resident per visit.

Visitations will be limited to residents’ rooms, with common areas off-limits.

Visitors will be asked to abide by masking protocols and may be asked to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Large social gatherings are cancelled, and transfers, admissions and discharges are being constrained.

Rainycrest asks potential visitors to self-screen for flu-like symptoms and to avoid visiting altogether if any symptoms are experienced.