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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Ottawa retirement home

Original: Outbreak: # COVID -19 Facility: Rosepark Facility Type: Retirement Home Unit/Floor/Area: Floors 4, 6 Location: # Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health has recorded a COVID-19 outbreak at Rosepark Retirement Home, affecting floors 4 and 6 of the facility. The outbreak was logged in Ontario's public outbreak tracking system dated September 28, 2026, with Ottawa Public Health listed as the responsible health unit. Respiratory outbreaks in seniors' residences are closely watched because of residents' vulnerability.

Why now: Retirement home COVID-19 outbreaks draw attention because elderly residents face high risk of severe illness.

Rosepark Retirement HomeOttawa Public HealthOttawaOntario

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Evidence

• Outbreak: # COVID -19 Facility: Rosepark Facility Type: Retirement Home Unit/Floor/Area: Floors 4, 6 Location: # Ottawa # Ontario Facility Tracking Hash: # OPHU0158 Date: 2026-09-28 Public Health Unit: Ottawa Public Health PHU Tracking Hash: # OnObOPHU Click or follow tracking… · outbreak@onoutbreaks.ca · 1

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