7 March 2022
An employee at Whiddon Moree has tested positive to COVID-19. As a precaution, employees are wearing appropriate PPE and we have activated our COVID-19 response plan to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are implemented. Also as a precaution, residents are staying in their rooms at this time and we are undertaking COVID-19 testing of employees and residents. Pending the results, we hope that residents will be able to leave their rooms once the test results have been returned.
We are working closely with the local Public Health Unit, and our robust COVID-19 management plan means that we have strict protocols in place to avoid potential spread of the virus across our care home. Our highest priority is to keep everyone in our family safe and well, and we are doing everything we can to achieve this.
Visitors are still welcome to attend Whiddon Moree at this time, however, we do ask that you follow our visitation guidelines and stay vigilant at this time. If we receive any further advice from the local Public Health Unit around visitation, we will provide another update to you.
Please be reminded of the following guidelines when visiting:
- Visits must be pre-booked
- Residents are permitted to have two fully vaccinated visitors aged 12 years and over per day
- Visitors must have received a second dose of a COVID vaccination at least 14 days prior to their visit
- Visits must not take place in communal areas and wherever possible, visits should occur in an outdoor area
- All visitors must wear a N95 mask when visiting
- Visitors will be asked to 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
- Refrain from visiting if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are awaiting a COVID-19 test result
- Refrain from visiting if you been exposed to COVID-19 unless you completed your 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
- Refrain from visiting if you have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless you are fully vaccinated and have received a negative PCR test 7 days or later after arrival in NSW
- Please practice good hand hygiene and socially distance. Do not meet in common areas
We thank you for your understanding and support.