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Outbreak in Saanich mental health facility not COVID-19, says Island Health

The outbreak at Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health facility started on March 23
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An outbreak at Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health facility is not an outbreak of COVID-19 says Island Health. (Google Maps)

An active outbreak at Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health facility is not an outbreak of COVID-19 says Island Health.

The outbreak started on March 23 at the facility, which has 40 inpatient beds.

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According to Island Health, it is currently standard practice to include COVID-19 testing in the initial round of testing within facilities, along with Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus.

“At this time, there is no evidence that the outbreak at Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health Facility is related to COVID-19,” reads a statement.

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Island Health added there are well-established prevention and control measures in place during any outbreak to keep residents safe and contain the outbreak.



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