Outbreaks occur when the usual incidence of disease in a hospital, long-term care, retirement home, congregate living setting or child care centre is exceeded at any given time.  Early identification of an outbreak is essential since the implementation of precautions and therapeutic interventions can prevent the spread of infection and decrease the morbidity and mortality of those affected. For further information on managing outbreaks in LTC and RHs, please review our Outbreak Management Quick Reference Guide.

For information on COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Providers page.

You may also wish to view any open outbreaks in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties on our Facility Outbreaks page.

Additional Information for Institutional Health Care Providers:

• Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings
• Best Practice Documents – Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC)
• Food Premises Regulation
• Laboratory Services (Public Health Ontario Laboratory)
• Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority