Pleasant Valley Manor at the health centre in Armstrong. (Image Credit: Google Maps)

By Liam Verster

Illness Outbreak

Gastrointestinal illness outbreak declared at Armstrong facility

Feb 25, 2026 | 12:31 PM

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared at an Armstrong long-term care facility. 

Interior Health says the outbreak was discovered in the Rosedale Building of Pleasant Valley Manor Tuesday, Feb. 23, though the exact illness is not known as of time of publication.

“Gastrointestinal illnesses are spread from person to person through stool or vomit of infected people,” IH said in its explanation about the outbreak.

“People can become infected by eating contaminated food or touching contaminated surfaces and then placing their hands in their mouth. These micro organisms can live on surfaces (such as countertops, doorknobs and toilet seats), so can easily be spread when a person touches something contaminated.”

To reduce the risk of the illness spreading further, the health authority said measures were in place including enhanced cleaning and disinfection, more use of personal protective equipment, cancelling certain outings and activities, encouraging people to stay in their rooms, and rescheduling non-emergency medical appointments.

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