Author: Chris Mar

Dear Families,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID-19 Outbreak with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Sir David Martin.

Please note:

• Sir David Martin residents in Level 2 Red Zones can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well-ventilated area, only
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and face shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Update today on our current COVID Outbreak at Casino.

Most of the COVID positive residents will complete their 7 day isolation requirements by tomorrow, Wednesday 5 January 2023. This means the RED Zone on Ground Floor can be removed and the requirement for Staff and Visitors to wear Full PPE will cease.

Please note all Staff and Visitors will be required to continue to wear a Facemask and a Face Shield at all times whilst in the home until the community COVID case numbers reduce.

All Visitors will also need to meet the Visiting Screening and Negative RAT prior to entry.

Today the Pathology services will be completing the Day 6 PCR testing and as long as there are no significant increases in the resident case numbers the above directions will be actioned. Should there be a change to our case numbers and the requirements change an updated message will be issued tomorrow.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and understanding!

The Whiddon Team

Dear families

We’re very pleased to confirm that the COVID situation at Kyogle has settled and the COVID positive residents in Richmond and Lindsey have finished their individual room isolation.

We can now return to NON-Outbreak visiting status. This requires a Negative RAT and successful screening questions prior to entry.

All visitors will continue to be required to wear a Facemask and Face Shield at all stages when in the facility until there is a reduction to the ongoing escalating Community COVID cases.

Again, thank you so much for your continued support and understanding!

The Whiddon Team