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Urgent News and Outbreak Updates
February 7, 2026
A suspect influenza outbreak has been declared for Ottawa 2 West
Control measures in effect include the following:
- Any symptomatic resident will be isolated and placed on contact droplet precautions and tested via PCR
- All residents are encouraged to remain on this unit
- No volunteers on this unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts)
- Enhanced cleaning on this unit with additional HEPA filters
For questions, please contact a member of the IPAC team or email info@perleyhealth.ca
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Jay Innes
Director of Communications
Perley Health
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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)
