22 May 2022
Please be advised that we have had three residents in the Kingston Wing of Whiddon Kelso test positive to COVID-19. These residents are currently isolating in their rooms. At the advice of the local Public Health Unit, all residents in the Kingston Wing are being asked to stay within the Kingston Wing for now as a precaution. PCR testing of residents in the Kingston Wing will be undertaken tomorrow. Please be assured that if your loved one tests positive to COVID-19, you would be contacted directly by our clinical team.
We have activated our COVID-19 outbreak management plan and are working closely with the local Public Health Unit to ensure all necessary precautions are in place.
For now, we have restricted visitation to the Kingston Wing to allow one visitor per resident at this time (for compassionate or essential visits only). These visits must be pre-booked. This does not impact visitation in other areas. We are also limiting visitation to Whiddon Kelso to weekdays only for at least the next ten days. This includes to all areas.
All visitors are required to undertake rapid antigen testing as a condition of entry to Whiddon Kelso and will be asked to wear an N95 mask and face shield, which will be provided upon entry to the home. All visits to Whiddon Kelso must be pre-booked.
We ask all visitors to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms and remind visitors to please refrain from visiting if they are unwell.
We thank you for your ongoing understanding, and will provide you with a further update during the week.