12 May 2022
Since our last update, we have had an additional two residents at Whiddon Wee Waa test positive to COVID-19. We do also have residents currently isolating as a result of being a close contact, and families have been notified of this. In light of the situation, we have been able to identify the source of transmission and are confident with our robust systems and quick processes implemented early on, we have been able to reduce the spread within our care home.
We are currently conducting additional COVID testing and are working very close with the Public Health Unit to manage the situation.
Our employees will continue wearing full PPE and visitations will remain to one visitor per resident into our care home (for compassionate or essential visits only). These visits must be pre-booked.
When visiting please ensure that you:
- wear an N95 mask and face shield at all times, which will be supplied to you. In some areas, you may be required to wear full PPE
- stay vigilant and practice social distancing and good hand hygiene
- do not meet in any common areas
- refrain from visiting if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are awaiting a COVID-19 test result
- do not visit if you have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless you are:
– fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and you have received a negative rapid antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in NSW.
We thank you for your ongoing understanding, and will provide you with a further update once we know more.