Outbreak Bulletin for March 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elliott Community 170 Metcalfe St, Guelph | Long Term Care Home Facility Wide | February 23, 2026 (Over March 9) Reopened March 12 | Enteric- Norovirus | |
Homewood Health Centre 150 Delhi St, Guelph | Hospital AMP | March 1, 2026 | Respiratory- Covid-19 | |
Village of Arbour Trails 32 Bayberry Dr, Guelph | Retirement Home Becker East & West, Williamsburg | March 3, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | Enteric- Unknown |
Royal Terrace 600 White Rd, Palmerston | Long Term Care Facility Wide | March 9, 2026 | Respiratory- Unknown | |
Royal Terrace 600 White Rd, Palmerston | Retirement Home Facility Wide | March 12, 2026 | Respiratory- Human Metapneumovirus |
Workplaces
| Facility Name | Date Declared | Date Declared Over | Type of Outbreak & Organism (if identified) |
|---|---|---|---|
Food Recall Alerts: For the list of the most recent public advisories for high-risk food recalls, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.