Outbreak Update November 18, 2022

Masks are required at all times in the home at this time related to concern of virus spread as well as the increase in virus cases in our community.

At this time, Cedar, Oak and Birch remains in outbreak with COVID and other pathogens (not influenza, as this was ruled out).

Residents have respiratory symptoms that include nasal congestion, cough, lethargy, sore throat and/or mild fever.

• Cedar cases at this time: 18
• Oak cases at this time: 14
• Birch cases at this time: 1

The following is direction from Public Health at this time:

No General Visitors, only Essential Caregivers at a maximum of two (2) at a time for each resident in the affected home areas.

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
• Surveillance of residents to identify any changes or development of symptoms
• The required personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the unit is N95 and eye protection.
• The required PPE for isolated residents is droplet contact precautions including N95, eye protection, gowns and gloves.

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