8 October 2026
From time to time, our residential care homes may be impacted by outbreaks of transmissible infections, including but not limited to COVID-19, respiratory infections and gastroenteritis-like illnesses. When this occurs, visitors may be asked to take additional precautionary measures to protect themselves, residents, and staff.
If you’re visiting during an outbreak, you can find helpful guidance on PPE and hand hygiene in these short videos: how to wear a mask, how to wash your hands with soap, and how to sanitise your hands.
Below, you’ll find a list of IRT Residential Care Homes currently managing an active outbreak, along with any restrictions in place.
We update this information regularly to help you stay informed and plan your visits appropriately. Please check back often, especially before visiting, and consider calling the residential care home directly for the most up-to-date advice.
| Active outbreaks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Residential Care Home | Type of virus | Location of positive cases | PPE / testing requirements | Open for visitors |
| Five Islands | Gastroenteritis (gastro) | Houses 1, 2 & 3 | Visitors to residents with gastroenteritis are asked to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) provided at the resident’s door and follow instructions on the signage. | Yes |
| Basin Shores | Rhinovirus | Erowal House | All visitors to the care home are required to wear a mask. Visitors to residents in Erowal House with rhinovirus are to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). | Yes |
| Macarthur Place | Rhinovirus | Level 1 | All visitors to level 1 are required to wear surgical masks and face shields. Visitors to confirmed cases must wear full PPE. Hand hygiene must be performed on entry and exit of the care home by all visitors. | Yes |
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