THUNDER BAY - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on the sixth floor of Hogarth Riverview Manor after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
The outbreak is located on the sixth floor Rose and Tulip, six south resident home area.
“In collaboration with St. Joseph’s Care Group, TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation, including enhanced surveillance and testing activities and on-site inspection. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation,” the health unit said in a statement issued Thursday.
“Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility including participation in the COVID- 19 vaccination program for staff, residents and essential caregiver visitors.”
Based on provincial guidelines, an outbreak is declared when a staff member or resident of a long-term care facility tests positive for COVID-19 to ensure outbreak management procedures are enacted to reduce any spread.
