Administrator Ken Whatman says although a resident did come down with the flu Tuesday night (Influenza A) the staff situation is improving because all employees are now inoculated with the flu vaccine.

In an earlier interview he said staff has handled the outbreak well, considering some employees were not able to come to work because they had not received the flu shot. All residents were vaccinated in October though.

Ken says there are currently 12 residents and two staff members who are ill at the 124-bed home.

"Some people had sore throats, which prevented them from getting it (the flu shot) right away. I think with the media also reporting the flu season was going to be here late, and then coming early, it caught a lot of people off guard," explains Ken.

According to Kelly Burns, director of care for Riverview, everything is "resolving quite well."

'I think we have a good handle on everything now. We’re working to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible," says the DOC, who is also in charge of infection control for the home.

She says everyone has been treated with amantadine (an anti-viral medication) that lessens symptoms, which is all co-ordinated through a physician.

The home will not be able to receive visitors because of the outbreak until the green light is given from the health unit.

The home is remaining in contact with officials at the health unit daily.