An important update to Whiddon Kelso employees

21 August 2021

We have been informed today that there is a risk of possible exposure of COVID-19 at Whiddon Kelso. As a precaution, we are asking that all employees who have worked in any area at Whiddon Kelso on or after 17 August must be tested for COVID-19. Please read the important information below on the testing:

If you are an Assistant in Nursing, please attend Whiddon Kelso tomorrow, Sunday 22 August, between 10.30am and 12.30pm to have a PCR test. This will be conducted via a drive-through testing service. Please do not get out of your vehicle and follow the instructions once you get to site.

For all other employees, please attend Whiddon Kelso tomorrow, Sunday 22 August, between 1pm and 3pm to have a PCR test. This will be conducted via a drive-through testing service. Please do not get out of your vehicle and follow the instructions once you get to site.

As a precaution, residents are currently isolating and employees are wearing full PPE. Our highest priority is to keep everyone in our family safe and well and we are working closely with the local public health unit in managing the situation.