Lee Manor Respiratory Outbreak Declared Declared Over April 11

Today, Public Health declared the Seasonal Coronavirus (common cold) Respiratory Outbreak over on 2 South.

We thank Grey Bruce Public Health for their ongoing support and direction. I want to acknowledge the dedicated and committed efforts of each and every person who makes up the Lee Manor team. Thank you to our residents and family members for your support and patience as we worked through the outbreak protocols. Each individual plays a key role in infection prevention and control.

Our focus continues to be the safety of our residents, families, and staff. As a precaution we will continue with the following:

• Hand Hygiene audits.
• Daily rapid antigen testing for all staff, students, support workers, volunteers, designated care partners and general visitors.
• Visiting has now resumed for Designated Care Partners and general visitors that have received 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on all home areas.(max of 4)
• Indoor visiting stations are available for unvaccinated general visitors and may be booked using our online booking tool at www.grey.ca

Please continue to follow the three W’s: Wear a Mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands often.  If you require additional information, please contact Lee Manor at 519-376-4420.

On March 29th, Public Health declared a Respiratory Outbreak on the 2nd Floor South at Lee Manor. There are five residents experiencing symptoms, they are isolating and receiving care. Test results have returned negative for COVID-19, and the virus has been identified as Seasonal Coronavirus – one of the agents that cause what is generally referred to as the common cold, or a related respiratory tract infection.

We have activated our outbreak protocols and the following enhancements are in place to help manage the situation:

• Enhanced infection prevention and control measures are in place.
• In-room dining service has been implemented for symptomatic residents.
• Only 1 Designated Care Partner visit at a time per resident on 2 South.
• General visits are suspended on 2nd floor South during the outbreak.
• 2 South Staff and Designated Care Partners have transitioned to N95 masks and eye protection.

We are working with Public Health and monitoring the situation closely. Thank you for your patience as we work to contain the outbreak.