The Jubilee Lodge outbreak in Prince George has grown 19 cases.
According to Northern Health, 18 residents, two of which have been epi-linked, and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Enhanced outbreak control measures are in place.
Our health authority declared the outbreak yesterday (Monday) after seven infections were reported (six residents, one staff) member.
Northern Health Public Health is closely monitoring for additional cases, and the facility is taking steps to protect the health of staff and those they care for, with enhanced outbreak precautions such as (but not limited to):
- Increased frequency of cleaning and infection control measures
- Enhanced symptom monitoring among all staff and residents
- Reducing movement of staff and residents in the facility
- Temporary suspension of social visits (essential visits are not impacted, and can continue)
Public health officials will be monitoring the situation carefully over the coming weeks and will only declare the outbreak over when they are confident that chains of transmission have been stopped.