UPDATE: Outbreak Declared Oak Home Area- October 18

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

In collaboration with Public Health, the home as been placed in Respiratory Outbreak for the Oak Unit. The following is direction from Public Health at this time:

This is a response to a total of ten (10) residents, five (5) residents being added in the last 24 hours being identified with respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, slight cough and fever. COVID-19 tests are negative and we are waiting on test results sent to Public Health.

No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident to the Oak home area.

The following enhanced measures have been implemented.

Symptomatic residents are in isolation on droplet/contact precautions
Enhanced cleaning of high touch surfaces twice per day on Oak
Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
N95 masks and eye protection in the home area at this time

Please reach out if you have any questions in Melissa Muir-Clark at the home.