Current Outbreaks:

As of January 19, 2026, Cobey and MacDonell house has declared a respiratory outbreak.

During an Outbreak:

🚫 Feeling sick?                                                                                       

  • Please avoid visits when possible
  • Wear a mask while in all areas
  • Limit interaction to your loved one only

🧼 Clean Hands Save Lives

  • Sanitize hands on arrival & departure
  • Before meals
  • After resident/patient contact

😷 Masks Required on outbreak units                                            

  • Follow posted PPE signs
  • If a resident/patient is not well, please visit in their room only

💙 Staying Connected

  • We know visits matter and don’t want to disrupt that!
  • As needed, activities may be adjusted for safety

👩‍⚕️ Our Team

  • Residents/patients are closely monitored.
  • Precautions begin at the first sign of symptoms

                                            Thank you for helping keep everyone safe 🙏

Respiratory Illness: Information & FAQs

What precautions are St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre taking to keep my loved one safe?

  • Residents and patients are closely monitored by our dedicated staff
  • Added precautions are put in place at the first sign of symptoms
  • Testing is done in a timely manner to diagnose or rule out specific illnesses
  • Physical therapy and activities will continue for residents who are well
    • If an outbreak becomes more widespread, group activities may be temporarily paused to help keep everyone safe.
    • Those who are ill will receive an individualized plan which will take place in their room during isolation periods.
  • Masks are available at the entrance for anybody at any time.
  • Hand sanitizer is available throughout the facility, both wall mounted and individual bottles.

How can families get an update on their loved ones?

  • Our nurses and doctors continue to ensure prompt communication with families in the event of a significant change in medical condition.
  • Families who are unsuccessful in reaching the nursing station for an update on their loved ones may contact the office of Patient/Resident and Family Relations at 613-933-6040 x 22370 (CCC) or ext. 22213 (LTC). Families may leave a message on the confidential voicemail. We will return your call within 24 hours (Monday to Friday)

Can families take their loved ones home?

  • There are no restrictions for outings.

Tell me more about vaccines!

  • Vaccines to protect against Flu, RSV, Covid-19 and pneumococcal are strongly recommended for every resident.
  • We ask all residents, family and care givers to consider getting their vaccines regularly.
  • You can get a Covid-19 vaccine every 6 months, Flu vaccine once a year, RSV and the new pneumococcal vaccine is one time dose.
  • You can get a Flu shot, Covid-19, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines at the same time if they are all available at the same time/place.

Outbreaks and Infection Control Information