Outbreak management

Provincial guidance and zone resources for preventing, declaring and managing outbreaks in continuing care homes.

Resources for medical officers of health

General resources

Gastrointestinal (GI)

Rashes

Viral Respiratory Illness (VRI)

Communicable disease control

The notification of outbreaks and other infectious disease threats in Alberta is mandated under Section 26 of the provincial Public Health Act. The Medical Officer of Health is accountable for outbreak investigation and management.

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For questions about outbreak management.