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Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We would like to advise all families that there is currently a Gastroenteritis outbreak at Whiddon Easton Park – EPU affecting level 3.  Families of residents who are directly affected have been notified.

To assist in controlling the outbreak, we strongly encourage you to delay your visit where possible to protect your own wellbeing and to avoid any further potential spread.

If it is necessary that you visit, please wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub before visiting and when leaving the home. If you have any questions, please contact the nurse in charge.

Further updates will be provided in due course, and we thank you for your understanding during this time.

Regards,
Whiddon

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we currently have 3 active positive COVID-19 cases at Whiddon Easton Park – Sir David Martin, Leslie Lock 1. 

Visitation is to continue in resident rooms and N95 mask are to be worn.  Please consult with the registered nurse on duty.

Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, please do not visit the home.

The families of residents who have tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.

We know that this is a challenging time, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this outbreak effectively.

– The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we currently have confirmed positive Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases at our Laurieton home.

The outbreak management plan has been activated and the affected residents are isolating in their rooms.

Visitation is to continue in resident rooms and N95 masks are to be worn.  Please consult with the registered nurse on duty.

Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, we ask that you please do not visit the home.

The families of residents who have tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.

We know that this is a challenging time and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this outbreak effectively.

– The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,

We are pleased to inform you that the recent Influenza A outbreak at our facility has officially been declared over. We are grateful to be returning to normal routines while continuing to prioritise the health and safety of our residents and staff.

We would like to extend my thanks to all residents and families for your patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout this period.

We also want to acknowledge our dedicated staff, who worked diligently to care for residents and implement the necessary precautions to bring the situation under control.

Although the outbreak has ended, we remain committed to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and will continue monitoring the health of our residents closely.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

-Whiddon

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we currently have 3 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Whiddon Easton Park – Sir David Martin, Leslie Lock 1. 

The outbreak management plan has activated today, and the affected residents are isolating in their rooms.

Visitation is to continue in resident rooms and N95 mask are to be worn.  Please consult with the registered nurse on duty.

Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, please do not visit the home.

The families of residents who have tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.

We know that this is a challenging time, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this outbreak effectively.

– The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we are pleased to inform you that the outbreak in Whiddon Largs has been officially declared over.

Due to moderate levels of COVID-19 in the community, surgical masks are still required when visiting the home.

RA testing is not required when visiting the home, however we ask you to please refrain from visiting if you are feeling unwell or showing any signs of cold and flu symptoms. The health of our residents and employees is our utmost priority.

Kind Regards,
– Whiddon Largs

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please note that we have zero positive COVID cases within our care home.

Masks and RA testing are not required when visiting the home, however we ask you to please refrain from visiting if you are feeling unwell or showing any signs of cold and flu symptoms or have tested positive to COVID in the last 7 days.

The health of our residents and employees is our utmost priority.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we currently have a confirmed positive COVID-19 case at Whiddon Maclean. 

All visitors to RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) prior to entry, and to wear a N95 mask at all times when visiting the home.

Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, please refrain from visiting the home.

The family of the resident who has tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.

We know that this is a challenging time, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this exposure effectively.

– The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Representatives,

I hope you all had a restful  Easter break.

I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the current Influenza A outbreak within our Wingham/Ashmore home.

In the Wingham/Ashmore Wing, we currently have five residents confirmed with Influenza A. We continue to monitor the situation closely and are hopeful that if no new cases are identified, we will be in a position to declare the outbreak over by the end of this week. Our team remains vigilant and committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all residents.

As of today, we have observed more than four residents in the other wing- Primrose Wing presenting with flu-like symptoms. As a proactive measure, we have conducted PCR testing on all affected individuals and are currently awaiting the results.

Key Actions:

• Visitor Guidelines: We ask that you limit visitation. If you are unwell with fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue, it is advisable not to attend the facility until you are well.
• Mandatory Masks: All staff in Wingham/Ashmore Wing must wear surgical masks at all times until further notice.
• Hygiene Measures: Frequent handwashing and sanitizer use are essential for all visitors entering and leaving the wing.
• PPE Use: Visitors must wear appropriate protective gear when interacting with positive resident

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our community. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our residents and staff.

– Veronica John
Residential Services Manager – Wingham

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that we currently have 2 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Whiddon Largs. 

All visitors to RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) prior to entry, and to wear a N95 mask at all times when visiting the home.

Please note: If you are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms, please do not visit the home.

The families of residents who have tested positive will be contacted directly by the team.

We know that this is a challenging time, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our team is here to provide the best possible care for your loved ones and we are confident that we can manage this outbreak effectively.

– The Whiddon Team