DECEMBER 1 – HOME E2 – 7 new positive staff / 2 new positive residents – Total new positives = 9 (T=27)

The news today is disheartening. We are very sad that this virus is spreading among the staff and the residents. We have worked very hard and effectively for 9 months to keep our staff and residents safe and yet, the virus is continuing to impact and infect.
We are working very closely with Fraser Health and appreciate their daily support. They are supplying supplemental staff to Menno Home to help us cover the gaps. We are as perplexed as they are about how it is spreading.
We will post shortly about how you can give gifts or cards to the staff. We have been inundated with requests and for this, we are deeply grateful.
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COVID OUTBREAK UPDATE – December 1 – 2020 – Menno Home E2
NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 7 staff in E2 Home / 2 residents in E2
9 ADDITIONAL POSITIVE CASE SINCE YESTERDAY
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 27 – (13 residents in Menno Home E2 & 14 staff Home E2)
ACTION:
  • Fraser Health staffing assigned to support the staff shortages due to staff testing positive
  • We regularly swab both residents and staff who have symptoms or concern
  • Weekly point prevalence swabs done today for all staff and residents
  • Karen Biggs, CEO, interviewed by CBC and Global TV about our program to hire family members as Multi-Skilled Workers (Temporary positions during COVID outbreak)
  • WE ARE ASKING FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FOR HELP: Here is an opportunity for family members whose loved ones live on W1, W2, E1 Menno Home to provide housekeeping, laundry or dietary assistance in full PPE. You will be able to see your loved one. EMERGENCY FAMILY SERVICE WORKER APPLICATION