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Outbreak declared at Extendicare Falconbridge

One staff member is isolating at home, all residents and staff to be tested in the coming days
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Extendicare Falconbridge in Sudbury.

An outbreak has been declared at Extendicare Falconbridge after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

In a letter sent to family members dated March 21, the long-term care home said "the positive result was determined through our regular surveillance testing of staff."

"Please know the affected staff member is in the required self-isolation at home until they recover and are cleared to return to work."

All staff and residents will be tested over the next two days and contact tracing has been completed.

"Since the onset of the pandemic, we have continues to screen all residents twice daily for signs or symptoms of COVID-19, to ensure any change in health status is identified immediately."

"We have enhanced infection prevention and control protocols in place, including personal protective equipment requirements for all staff, and continue to closely follow the latest guidance from public health, adhering to all infection control and prevention practices.

Like you, our residents and staff members are part of the Greater Sudbury community. 

When the risk increases in our community, the risk of their exposure also increases.

COVID-19 is at a grey level in Greater Sudbury. We ask everyone to please continue to follow public health guidelines and limit exposure to activities that could pose an increased risk of virus transmission."

According to a release issued by Public Health Sudbury & Districts, the second and third floors of the facility at Extendicare Falconbridge are affected. Public Health is actively working with the long-term care home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff.


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