Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over at Rainy River Health Centre
May 25, 2025
Riverside
Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the
respiratory outbreak at Rainy River Health Centre over. With this update, all
visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place.
We
sincerely thank our residents, families, and staff for their patience and
continued cooperation throughout the outbreak period. The safety of our
residents and team members remains our highest priority.
Although
the outbreak is over, Riverside continues to maintain robust infection
prevention and control practices across all our facilities. We encourage all
visitors to remain vigilant in helping to reduce the risk of transmission:
- Stay home if you are feeling unwell, especially if you are experiencing cold or
flu-like symptoms.
- Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands thoroughly or using hand
sanitizer when entering and exiting our facilities.
- Our sites are mask friendly and encourage the use of masks when visiting vulnerable
individuals or during respiratory season.
We are
grateful to our staff and care teams for their ongoing commitment and to our
community for their understanding and cooperation.