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Urgent News and Outbreak Updates
February 13, 2026
There are outbreaks on four units at Perley Health.
- Gatineau 1 North (G1N) – Respiratory
- Gatineau 2 North (G2N) – Respiratory
- Ottawa 2 West (O2W) – Influenza A
- Ottawa 2 East (O2E) - Respiratory (unknown)
Today, a respiratory outbreak (unspecified) was declared on Ottawa 2 East (O2E).
The following control measures are in place:
- Any symptomatic resident will be isolated and placed on contact droplet precautions and tested via PCR.
- All residents are encouraged to remain on this unit.
- No volunteers on this unit (exceptions are permitted for palliative care and medical escorts).
- Enhanced cleaning on unit with additional HEPA filters.
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Jay Innes
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Perley Health
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Reference Documents
- Visitor policy: CLICK HERE
- Visitor policy procedures: CLICK HERE
- Pet and Animal Policy: CLICK HERE
- Public Health Ontario - FACT SHEET: Infection Prevention and Control Tips for Visiting All Health Care Settings
- Caregiver Designation form: CLICK HERE (updated April 21, 2023)
- FOB application form: CLICK HERE (updated January 23, 2026)

