Exeter Villa Long-term Care Home is reporting additional positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number to eight; four of these cases are in residents, and four are in staff.
Administrator, Erika King, says Exeter Villa is working closely with Huron Perth Public Health to support case and contact management and infection control.
King says she is proud of how everyone has worked together and how dedicated everyone has been to manage the outbreak. “We are thankful for all the support our community continues to show us in both deed and heartfelt words.”
This outbreak was declared at Exeter Villa on December 18 when one staff tested positive for COVID-19 through regular prevalence testing.
Exeter Villa are under isolation as a precaution, including the four positive residents who have been moved to a special, protective area away from others. The four staff members are also self-isolating at home.