16 May 2022
We wanted to inform you that we have had a resident and an employee from Whiddon Grafton test positive to COVID-19. In response, we have activated our COVID-19 response plan to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are implemented.
We do ask you to consider delaying your visit for now if you can. Please note that we have restricted visitation to one visitor per resident at this time (for compassionate or essential visits only). These visits must be pre-booked.
All visitors are required to undertake rapid antigen testing as a condition of entry to Whiddon Grafton and will be asked to wear an N95 mask and face shield, which will be provided upon entry to the home.
Residents are currently staying in their rooms as a precaution at this time and we are strongly encouraging residents not to leave the care home for now, again as a precautionary measure. We are working closely with the local Public Health Unit and following their advice.
We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, but we want you to know that it is our highest priority to keep everyone in our family safe and well, and we are doing everything we can to achieve this.
We thank you for your understanding and support and will provide a further update later in the week.