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Urgent News and Outbreak Updates
February 21, 2026
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Outbreak Update G1N
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Souls Parlour by Beauty Profs will open at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, rather than its usual 9:30 AM start time.
1. The Respiratory Outbreak Gatineau 1 North (G1N) has ended.
Thank you to all our community members for helping to end this outbreak and for your continued vigilance in working to help end the outbreaks on four units.
There are outbreaks on three units at Perley Health.
Details
- Gatineau 2 North (G2N) – Respiratory
- Ottawa 2 East (O2E) - Respiratory (unknown)
- Ottawa 1 West (O1W) - Respiratory (unknown)
Some of the control measures:
- Symptomatic residents will be isolated and placed on contact precautions.
- All residents are encouraged to remain on these units.
- No volunteers on these unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts).
- Enhanced cleaning on these units.
For questions, please contact a member of the IPAC team or email info@perleyhealth.ca
2. Hair Salon News
Please be advised of a one-time adjustment to the hair salon hours for next week.
- On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Souls Parlour by Beauty Profs will open at 1:00 PM rather than its usual 9:30 AM start time.
Updated Schedule for Next Week
- Wednesday, Feb 25: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Delayed Opening)
- Thursday, Feb 26: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Regular Hours)
- Friday, Feb 27: By Appointment Only
As a reminder, services are open to all residents, tenants, staff, volunteers and the public.
Appointments
- To book a service around these adjusted hours, please contact the salon directly: Phone: 613-526-7170 ext. 7153
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Questions/Comments
Jay Innes
Director of Communications
Perley Health
- 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa, ON. K1G 5Z6
- Phone: ext. 2207
- Fax: 613-526-7186
- Email: info@perleyhealth.ca
Reference Documents
- Visitor policy: CLICK HERE
- Visitor policy procedures: CLICK HERE
- Pet and Animal Policy: CLICK HERE
- Public Health Ontario - FACT SHEET: Infection Prevention and Control Tips for Visiting All Health Care Settings
- Caregiver Designation form: CLICK HERE (updated April 21, 2023)
- FOB application form: CLICK HERE (updated January 23, 2026)
