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Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

Information for Health Professionals

Last updated October 11, 2024

There is a current outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda.

The risk of Marburg virus exposure in Â鶹ӳ»­, and all of Canada, is low. There are no suspected or confirmed cases of Marburg in Canada.

Marburg is a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever.

Contact a Zone Medical Officer of Health

  • North Zone During Office Hours: 1-855-513-7530 / After Hours: 1-800-732-8981
  • Edmonton Zone: 780-433-3940
  • Central Zone: 403-356-6430
  • Calgary Zone: 403-264-5615
  • South Zone: 403-388-6111

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Information for Â鶹ӳ»­ns

Latest Viral Hemorrhagic Fever information for Â鶹ӳ»­ns.

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Ebola Staff Poster

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2022-11-04 Ebola Emergency Department & Urgent Care Centre Triage Protocol (Screening & Rapid Assessment at presentation to ED/UCC) Infection Prevention and Control, Algorithm / Pathway
2022-10-14 Laboratory Bulletin: Ebola Testing & Outbreaks Bulletin
2022-11-09 Ebola Guidance for Acute Care Settings Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) & Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Guidance
2019-12-01 PPE Requirements for Suspect / Confirmed Ebola Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment, Hygiene / Cleaning,
2022-10-28 Guidance
2022-11-09 Contact & Droplet Precautions Suspect / Confirmed Ebola Infection Prevention & Control; Hygiene / Cleaning;
2019-12-01 Room Entry Log Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Donning & Doffing Area Setup Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Suspected or Confirmed Personal Protective Equipment Donning Coveralls Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Suspected or Confirmed Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Coveralls Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Suspected or Confirmed Personal Protective Equipment Donning Fluid Impervious Gown Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Suspected or Confirmed Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Fluid Impervious Gown Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Personal Protective Equipment Donning for Buddy Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Personal Protective Equipment Doffing for Buddy Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklist for Suspected or Confirmed PPE Donning Coveralls Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklistfor Suspected or Confirmed PPE Doffing Coveralls Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklist for Suspected or Confirmed PPE Donning Fluid Impervious Gown Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklist for Suspected or Confirmed PPE Doffing Fluid Impervious Gown Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklist for Suspected or Confirmed PPE Donning Buddy Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2019-12-01 Ebola Checklist for Suspected or Confirmed PPE Doffing Buddy Infection Prevention and Control, Personal Protective Equipment
2022-10-31 Care of the Adult Critically Ill Patient with Confirmed, Probable or Suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Guidance
2023-01-05 Guidance; Poster
2022-11-21 South Health Campus ¨C Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Designated Receiving Facility Action Plan Guidance
2022-12-14 What Do I Do Now? Caring for a Patient with Suspect Ebola Guidance
2022-12-14 What Do I Do Now? Developing Symptoms After Exposure to Ebola Guidance
2022-12-14 What Do I Do Now? Post Exposure Quick Reference Document Guidance
2022-12-28 EVD/VHF Probable/Suspect/Confirmed Case RAAPID Process Algorithms Algorithm
2022-12-28 Special Isolation Unit - Blood Specimen Draw Procedure Procedure
2022-12-28 SIU Activation Critical Care Manager Checklist Procedure
2022-12-28 UAH SIU Activation Protective Services Process Procedure
2022-12-28 SIU Activation Algorithm ¨C Adult UAH Presentation ED Algorithm
2022-12-28 Special Isolation Unit Team Notification ¨C Non-designated Site Presentation ¨C Direct Admit Algorithm
2022-12-28 UAH SIU Daily Routine Checklist Checklist
2022-12-28 UAH SIU Equipment and Supply Placement Procedure
2022-12-28 SIU Activation Algorithm ¨C Adult UAH Presents at another location other than UAH Algorithm
2024-10-11 Lab Bulletin: Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Testing & Outbreaks Bulletin

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