12 January 2021
We wanted to give you an update regarding the current COVID-19 situation at Whiddon Easton Park.
As you are aware, there are a number of residents that have tested positive to COVID-19 at Easton Park. Since our last update we can confirm:-
Arthur Webb Court
No residents have tested positive to COVID-19. Residents are free to wander around the building. However should not mix with other floors in AWC.
Easton Park Units
Residents on Level 3 and in High Care on Level 1 remain isolated in their rooms. Once there are any changes in regards to this, we will update you ASAP.
Residents on Level 2 are free to move around on Level 2 only.
Staff should remain in full PPE at all times
Sir David Martin
Residents in T1 and LL1 remain isolated in their rooms. Once there are any changes in regards to this, we will update you ASAP.
Staff should remain in full PPE at all times
Taylor House
Taylor House residents are no longer required to isolate in their rooms, however they should not cross over into other areas.
Staff should remain in Full PPE at all times
Our next meeting with the local Public Health Unit is tomorrow and updates from this meeting will be shared with the homes by the DCS’s tomorrow.
I am hopeful that soon, more residents will no longer be confined to their rooms.
Staff must continue to conduct Rapid Antigen Tests prior to entry to each building. If a staff tests positive, they must not enter the building, rather they are to wait outside put on a N95 Mask while contacting their manager.
Staff must not remove rapid antigen tests from site for any reason.
We know that this is very hot and uncomfortable for all staff wearing PPE and we are incredibly grateful to all staff for working despite these conditions.
To make things a little more comfortable, if staff would prefer to wear a t-shirt and shorts under their PPE instead of uniform. If you do choose to wear something cooler, please ensure that shorts are knee length and that any t-shirts do not have offensive slogans on them.