Great news – Toronto Public Health has announced the lifting of the outbreak at Momiji Seniors Residence. Regular programs and services will resume tomorrow with two exceptions: A.M. Exercise and the January Ice Cream Social are cancelled.
As there are still many active outbreaks elsewhere, we ask for everyone to be mindful of hand-washing and to not visit if you are ill.
Yesterday we received identification that the cause of the outbreak is norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu). And we’re not alone: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/influenza-flu-bc-respiratory-winter-vomiting-bug-1.3941381
Our active cases are down substantially from the onset but we are not out of the woods yet. In the meantime, we have been in daily communication with officials at Toronto Public Health. With everyone’s vigilance and a bit of luck, hopefully we can soon report the end of the outbreak and full resumption of programs.
Attention Visitors:
Momiji Seniors Residence and Toronto Public Health are investigating an outbreak of enteric illness affecting tenants in floors 3-9. Symptoms include any combination of diarrhea, fever or vomiting.
Programs and gatherings for tenants are cancelled until further notice. Please assist us in managing this outbreak. Do not visit if you are ill.
Education and leisure courses will run as normal on basement, first and second floors.
Thank you for your cooperation.
