RSV Outbreak on East Wing of Rainycrest Declared Over

April 13, 2026

Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak over on the East Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.

All resident and visitor restrictions at the Home have been lifted.

While the outbreak has concluded, Riverside Health Care continues to operate under enhanced masking requirements across all Riverside facilities. At Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, masking remains required for all visitors, care partners, staff, and volunteers when in resident care areas and common areas.

We continue to remind the public that infection prevention is a shared responsibility. All individuals are asked to self-screen before visiting patients or residents at any Riverside facility and to avoid visiting if they are feeling unwell, particularly if experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms. Practicing proper hand hygiene when entering and leaving the building remains essential.

Riverside continues to follow comprehensive infection prevention and control practices designed to protect our residents, staff, and the broader community.

Riverside thanks residents, families, and staff for their continued patience, cooperation, and commitment to safety throughout the outbreak period.