10 December 2021
Following our last update to you on 8 December, we are pleased to let you know that additional COVID-19 testing undertaken yesterday of employees and residents in Taylor House that were identified as contacts, have returned negative results. This is welcome news once again.
At the advice of the local Public Health Unit, we are required to conduct further testing of these residents and employees as a precaution, every second day.
At a meeting with the Public Health Unit today, they advised us that visitation to Easton Park must be restricted until Tuesday 21 December. We understand that this is challenging, but it is an important precaution at this time.
Please note that while visitors are permitted at Arthur Webb Court, Easton Park Units and Sir David Martin, they are not permitted to go between other care homes on our campus for now.
As mentioned, the Public Health Unit has confirmed that there is no requirement for employees at Taylor House to self-isolate at this stage and as such all employees not directly impacted can continue to come to work and attend their normal shifts.
Christmas party postponed
In light of the situation, it is with sadness that we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Christmas party. At this stage, we have tentatively rescheduled this for 14 February 2022. We know this is disappointing news, however, it is important that we take this step, with the safety and wellbeing of everyone at Easton Park, our highest priority. We do look forward to delivering this exciting event to you in the new year. We know it will be a great celebration.
We will provide a further update to you next week. If anything changes, we will update you sooner.
We thank you for all you do, for your response to this situation and your understanding and support.