Outbreak Bulletin for January 12, 2026
Under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Public Health is required to follow up on reports of suspected and/or confirmed outbreaks of enteric and respiratory illnesses in healthcare and congregate living settings, including hospitals, retirement homes and long-term care homes, and in workplace settings.
The list below outlines the most recent outbreaks in these settings within the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area, as of the date indicated at the top of this bulletin. Bold indicates new information since last posting.
Long Term Care, Retirement Homes, Hospitals
| Facility Name | Type of Facility & Affected Area | Date Declared | Date Declared Over | Type of Outbreak & Organism (if identified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avalon Care Centre 355 Broadway, Orangeville | Long Term Care Facility Wide | December 18 | Respiratory- Influenza A | |
Caressant Care 24 Louise St, Harriston | Long Term Care C Wing | December 19 | *January 10 | Respiratory- Parainfluenza and RSV |
Chartwell Montgomery Village 155 Riddell Rd, Orangeville | Retirement Home Facility wide | December 27 | Respiratory - COVID-19 | |
Elliott Community (The) 168 Metcalfe St, Guelph | Retirement Home Nottingham | January 5 | Respiratory- Unknown | |
Elliott Community (The) 170 Metcalfe St, Guelph | Retirement Home Ellington | January 6 | Respiratory- COVID-19 | |
Village of Arbour Trails 32 Bayberry Dr, Guelph | Retirement Home Facility Wide | January 2 | Enteric | |
Wellington Terrace 474 Charles Allan Way, Fergus | Long Term Care Apple Valley | December 30 | *January 10 | Respiratory- Influenza |
Workplaces
| Facility Name | Date Declared | Date Declared Over | Type of Outbreak & Organism (if identified) |
|---|---|---|---|
