Outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness and respiratory infections have been reported at multiple long-term care facilities across the Interior Health region, affecting communities in Vernon, Kelowna, 100 Mile House, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, and Keremeos. The affected facilities include Creekside Landing in Vernon, Three Links Manor in Kelowna, Village at Mill Creek in Kelowna, Bastian Place in Salmon Arm, Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong, Glenmore Lodge in Kelowna, Orchard Haven in Keremeos, Fisher Place in 100 Mile House, Kelowna General Hospital, Orchard Manor, Brookhaven Care Centre in West Kelowna, and Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna. The outbreaks were declared on various dates, with some facilities experiencing multiple outbreaks over a short period. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges in managing healthcare within long-term care facilities, emphasizing the need for robust infection control measures and proactive public health responses.
