22 August 2022
We are pleased to advise that, in alignment with the Public Health Unit, the COVID-19 outbreak at Whiddon Wingham has now been declared as being officially over. We are in a position to welcome back visitors to all areas of Whiddon Wingham as of today, Monday 22 August.
A total of 6 residents and 4 staff members tested positive during this particular outbreak.
It has been 10 days since our last positive case. Second daily testing, as per the Commonwealth Guidelines, has been attended throughout the outbreak period, with the last round of tests having been conducted yesterday morning.
We thank all families, residents and staff for your ongoing support and co-operation.
Please note the following visitation guidelines:
- Whiddon strongly recommends all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
- Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
- Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry.
- Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person.
- Wherever possible, the visit should be in residents’ rooms or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any indoor communal areas.
- Visitors must check in through our visitor check-in system.
- Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, or if they have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person.
- Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
With best wishes,
The Whiddon Team