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Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we have an Outbreak at Whiddon Bourke, 2 residents testing positive for COVID-19.

• Please note that both residents who tested positive are currently in a stable condition, all other residents are being closely monitored
• At this stage, visitations continue with screening in place.
• Visitors must sign in, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask before entering the facility.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well-ventilated area, only.
• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we have an Outbreak at Whiddon Bourke, 2 residents testing positive for COVID-19.

• Please note that both residents who tested positive are currently in a stable condition, all other residents are being closely monitored
• At this stage, visitations continue with screening in place.
• Visitors must sign in, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask before entering the facility.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well-ventilated area, only.
• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We are continuing to manage a COVID-19 outbreak in our Keppel Building – Merewether East & West Wings.

Please note that our Memory Support Home is currently in a COVID-19 outbreak, that is being managed in line with our outbreak management plan and reporting to the local Public Health Unit.

John Read building remains without COVID-19 at this stage with increased monitoring through daily RAT testing, N95 masks and increased infection control.

• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.
• Visitors must sign in, produce a negative RAT test, and wear an N95 mask until further notice.

We will continue to provide a further update once we know more.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

The latest Australian Government COVID-19 Case Numbers Report shows community transmission of COVID-19 increasing across all States and is now at a moderate level. There has also been an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care facilities.

In response to this, we are promoting the following public health messages and encourage you to incorporate these as part of your communications to others:

• Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms and do a test if you’re at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
• If you are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, talk with your doctor now and make a plan for testing and antivirals before you get sick.
• Don’t visit high-risk settings such as hospitals and aged and disability care facilities, or people who are at higher risk if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms.
• Follow any requirements for mask wearing and testing when visiting high-risk settings, to protect other people.
• Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.

Please remember that now is a good time to consider getting a COVID-19 booster vaccination if you are aged 65 years and over or are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness and haven’t had one in the last 6 months.

A COVID-19 booster vaccination is recommended for all people aged 75 years and over if it has been more than 6 months since your last dose.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report shows community transmission of COVID-19 increasing across the state and is now at a moderate level. COVID-19 presentations to emergency departments have increased, particularly in children aged 0 to 4 years and in those aged 65 years and older.

There has also been an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care facilities. In response to this, NSW Health is promoting the following public health messages and encourages you to incorporate these as part of your communications to others:

• Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms and do a test if you’re at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
• If you are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, talk with your doctor now and make a plan for testing and antivirals before you get sick.
• Don’t visit high-risk settings such as hospitals and aged and disability care facilities, or people who are at higher risk if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms.
• Follow any requirements for mask wearing and testing when visiting high-risk settings, to protect other people.
• Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.

Please remember that now is a good time to consider getting a COVID-19 booster vaccination if you are aged 65 years and over or are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness and haven’t had one in the last 6 months.

A COVID-19 booster vaccination is recommended for all people aged 75 years and over if it has been more than 6 months since your last dose.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID Outbreak at Whiddon Easton Park – Taylor House (Christie Level 2 and Straughen Level 2).

Please Note:

• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.
• Minimise visits for the duration of the Outbreak
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and continue to wear N95 mask and a Face shield

Thank you for your ongoing support during this time. We will provide a further update once we know more.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we have an exposure of 1 resident in the Easton Park, Taylor House – Christie level 2 who has tested positive for Covid-19.

• All visitors to Taylor House must wear a surgical mask and if visiting Christie 2 a N95 mask.
• All visitors are to continue to be mindful of their contact with COVID-19 positive members of the community and defer any visits if, unwell.
• All visitors must continue to RAT test prior to entry.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the team at Whiddon Easton Park, Taylor House.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families & Friends,

On Sunday, the 29th Whiddon Mudgee will be holding our very own Grandparents Day celebrations!

Morning tea will be provided from 10 am to 11 am across all wings, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with your loved ones.

We encourage you to bring the grandkids, and great grandkids and celebrate all our amazing grandparents!

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Whiddon Mudgee

Dear Families and Friends,

Whiddon acknowledges that food is an important part of all of our lives, and we understand that many of you chose to bring food items for your loved ones and you are more than welcome to do so.

However, we’ve created a document to help you understand the best ways to avoid any potential risks when bringing in your own food and drinks: Bringing in Food for Residents

The Whiddon Group

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we are experiencing a COVID-19 exposure at Whiddon Redhead. Currently, Keppel House is in lockdown, while Merewether East has 3 positive cases.

• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.
• Visitors must sign in, produce a negative RAT test, and wear an N95 mask until further notice.

The Public Health Unit has been notified and we will continue to provide a further update once we know more.

The Whiddon Team