The outbreak was declared on April 12 with all patients and staff monitored closely for symptoms. Patients were isolated and full PPE precautions were in place. RVH also dispatched additional environmental services personnel to provide additional support for cleaning protocols.
During the outbreak 10 patients, 7 RVH staff, and 1 IOOF staff were infected with Norovirus which causes gastroenteritis.
At this time, IOOF will return to regular operations with transfers to the unit and visiting permitted.