Wedgewood Manor declares outbreak of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Summerside’s Wedgewood manor has declared a facility-wide outbreak of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
During this time, visitors to Wedgewood manor are restricted to three partners-in-care for each resident, with only one partner-in-care present at a time. Visitor restrictions will remain in place until the outbreak is declared over.
Admissions to Wedgewood Manor will be limited to people with recent or current RSV infections and on a case-by-case basis.
All visitors to Health PEI facilities are reminded they must wear a mask at all times, including at patient/resident bedside, and follow posted COVID-19 safety protocols. Visitors are also asked to stay away if they are experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness.
Media Contact:
Dave Atkinson
Senior Communications Officer, Health PEI
datkinson@ihis.org
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information,
call 8-1-1.
