9 June 2022
We are very pleased to advise you that the COVID-19 outbreak at Whiddon Largs has been declared over by the local Public Health Unit. This means that all residents are permitted to have two fully vaccinated visitors aged 12 years and over, plus two children under 12 years per day.
Please note that visits must be pre-booked and the following applies:
- Visitors aged 12 years and over must have received a second dose of a COVID vaccination at least 14 days prior to their visit
- Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
- Visitors are strongly encouraged to get a booster vaccine if they are eligible for one
- 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 an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
- Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
- Visitors are strongly encouraged to receive the 2022 seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available
- Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, 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 thank you for your ongoing support and patience during this time, and look forward to welcoming you back into our care home.