Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young has had 4x residents and 3x employees test positive to COVID in the South Wing. In addition, we’ve also had exposure to the Hostel Wing. Residents who have been considered close contacts have all had a Rapid Antigen Test completed.
Please note:
- Visiting may still occur during this period.
- Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
- Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) required by all employees and visitors prior to entry.
- N95 Masks and Full PPE are to be worn while visiting the family members in the South Wing.
- Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
- Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible.
- Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
- All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms.
The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this outbreak.
The Whiddon Team