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  1. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Wellesley Central Place
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 2 West
    Location: #Toronto #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0147

    Date: 2026-08-27

    Public Health Unit: Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  2. *Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health
    Facility Type: Hospital (Mental Health)
    Unit/Floor/Area: Adolescent Inpatient Unit
    Location: #Whitby #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0029

    Date: 2026-08-31

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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    *Pathogen information update (was "unknown")

  3. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Kipling Acres
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: North Highfield
    Location: #Etobicoke #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0037

    Date: 2026-08-21

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  4. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Ina Grafton Gage Home (Scarborough)
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 2nd Floor
    Location: #Scarborough #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0167

    Date: 2026-08-18

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  5. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Extendicare Scarborough
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
    Location: #Scarborough #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0043

    Date: 2026-08-13

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  6. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: The Wexford
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 2nd & 6th Floors
    Location: #Scarborough #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0091

    Date: 2026-08-12

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  7. *Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Lakeridge Gardens
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 5W
    Location: #Ajax #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0020

    Date: 2026-08-20

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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    *Pathogen type updated (was "unknown")

  8. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: AgeCare Trilogy
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 6th Floor
    Location: #Scarborough #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0097

    Date: 2026-08-06

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  9. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: King Nursing Home
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
    Location: #Bolton #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #PPHU0058

    Date: 2026-08-07

    Public Health Unit: Peel Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObPPHU

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  10. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Extendicare Guildwood
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Spur 1 & 3
    Location: #Scarborough #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0093

    Date: 2026-08-04

    Public Health Unit: #Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  11. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Harmony Hills Care Community
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
    Location: #Toronto #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0121

    Date: 2026-07-30

    Public Health Unit: Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  12. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Baycrest Hospital
    Facility Type: Hospital (Chronic Care)
    Unit/Floor/Area: 4 West
    Location: #Toronto #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #TPHU0028

    Date: 2026-08-06

    Public Health Unit: Toronto Public Health
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObTPHU

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  13. Understanding the Common Cold: Why Fighting Off Illness Leaves Us Feeling Poorly

    By: WPS News Health Correspondent
    Baybay City | August 7, 2026

    At the heart of the body’s reaction to a cold is the immune response. When a virus, such as a rhinovirus, enters our system, our immune system springs into action. White blood cells, including macrophages and lymphocytes, recognize these invaders and initiate a complex defense process. They release signaling molecules known as cytokines, which play a crucial role in communication between cells during the immune response.

    The release of cytokines triggers inflammation, particularly in the respiratory tract. This inflammation results in symptoms like a sore throat, nasal congestion, and a persistent cough. Blood vessels become more permeable, allowing immune cells to reach the site of infection. While this response is vital for combating the virus, it often leads to the discomfort and malaise we associate with colds.

    The release of cytokines triggers inflammation, particularly in the respiratory tract.

    Additionally, the body demands more energy to mount a defense against the infection. This redirection of metabolic resources can leave individuals feeling weak and fatigued. Altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain during this immune response can also contribute to feelings of lethargy and, at times, even mild depression.

    The combination of mucus production, coughing, and general discomfort from inflammation results in symptoms like headaches and muscle aches. While these signs are indicative of the body’s work to eliminate the virus, they can make recovering from a cold a challenging experience.

    In summary, the discomfort experienced during a cold is a direct result of the body’s immune response and the inflammatory processes it triggers. Understanding these mechanisms not only demystifies the experience but also highlights the importance of allowing our bodies the time and care they need to recover.

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    #coldSymptoms #commonCold #cytokines #fatigue #healthEducation #immuneResponse #inflammation #mucusProduction #PhilippinesHealth #recovery #respiratoryIllness #rhinovirus #seasonalIllness #wellBeing #whiteBloodCells
  14. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: ReachView Village
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Cardinal Court
    Location: #Uxbridge #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0045

    Date: 2026-07-12

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  15. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Lakeridge Gardens
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: 3W & 3E
    Location: #Ajax #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0020

    Date: 2026-07-10

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  16. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: The Village of Taunton Mills
    Facility Type: Retirement Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Dunlop and Dryden
    Location: #Whitby #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0009

    Date: 2026-07-05

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  17. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: AgeCare Samac
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Mclaughlin Bay (1st Floor)
    Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0001

    Date: 2026-06-20

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  18. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Hillsdale Terraces
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Forest Hill
    Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0004

    Date: 2026-06-19

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  19. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Glen Hill Strathaven
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Maple (2nd Floor)
    Location: #Bowmanville #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0022

    Date: 2026-06-10

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  20. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Hillsdale Terraces
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Sugar Trail
    Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0004

    Date: 2026-06-03

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  21. Outbreak: #Enterovirus / #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Hillsdale Estates
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Strawberry Field, Maple Grove & Primrose Path
    Location: #Oshawa #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0011

    Date: 2026-05-12

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  22. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus

    Facility: Chartwell Ballycliffe
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Duffins Creek, Woodland Trail & Millers Creek
    Location: #Ajax #Ontario
    Facility Tracking Hash: #DRHD0043

    Date: 2026-05-06

    Public Health Unit: Durham Region Health Department
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObDRHD

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  23. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus
    Facility: Rideau Ferry Country Home
    Facility Type: Retirement Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Facility Wide
    Location: #Perth #Ontario
    Date: 2025-10-20

    Public Health Unit: Southeast Public Health
    Facility Tracking Hash: #SEPH0014 (formerly #LGLD0027)
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObSEPH (formerly #OnObLGLD)

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  24. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus
    Facility: Lanark Lodge
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Maples
    Location: #Perth #Ontario
    Date: 2025-02-07

    Public Health Unit: South East Health Unit
    Facility Tracking Hash: #SEHU0027 (formerly #LGLD0007)
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObSEHU (formerly #OnObLGLD)

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  25. Outbreak: #Rhinovirus
    Facility: Extendicare Stoneridge Manor
    Facility Type: LTC Home
    Unit/Floor/Area: Memoria
    Location: #CarletonPlace #Ontario
    Date: 2025-01-13

    Public Health Unit: South East Health Unit
    Facility Tracking Hash: #SEHU0016 (formerly #LGLD0020)
    PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObSEHU (formerly #OnObLGLD)

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