PRO/EDR> Respiratory syncytial virus (05): Canada (NS) long-term care facility
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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (05): CANADA (NOVA SCOTIA) LONG-TERM CARE
FACILITY
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http://www.isid.orgDate: Fri 10 Nov 2023
Source: Yahoo! News [edited] https://ca.news.yahoo.com/nova-scotia-reports-outbreak-rsv-183634090.htmlNova Scotia has reported an outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus,
or RSV, at a long-term care home.The data was released in the latest Respiratory Watch report, which
included data from [15-28 Oct 2023]. It did not identify which
long-term care home was experiencing the outbreak.There’s been a significant increase in the number of people 65 and
older who were diagnosed with RSV — 10 cases compared to 3 cases from
the previous reporting period (1-14 Oct 2023), and only one case in
the reporting period prior to that (27 Aug 2023 to 30 Sep 2023).Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness told CBC News RSV is a
common respiratory illness that usually causes mild illness and
cold-like symptoms, but that it can be more severe for infants and
older adults.“That’s why Nova Scotians must remain careful and continue to practice
the healthy habits we developed over the last 3 years to prevent the
spread of respiratory illnesses,” the department said in a statement.“To best protect yourself and those around you, be sure to get your
flu and COVID-19 vaccines, stay home when sick and if you can’t you
should wear a mask, be mindful of your social circles, and regularly
wash your hands.”A $300 vaccine