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    Last Updated: September 17, 2024

    The following tools and guidance documents will assist long-term care facilities to plan for and respond to respiratory virus outbreaks.

    General Respiratory Virus Outbreak Tools and Guidance

    Important Note: Report all respiratory outbreaks to your local health jurisdiction within 24 hours. Do not wait until the outbreak ends to notify the local health jurisdiction. The forms below are for summarizing completed influenza outbreaks and should not be used to notify DOH of an outbreak.

    The resources below contain guidance for respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV, and other viruses. Guidance may also apply to or include COVID-19.

    COVID-19 Outbreak Tools and Guidance

    The resources below are specific to COVID-19.