A long-term care home in Nanaimo is currently dealing with an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Island Health on Monday declared an outbreak of COIVD-19 at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo after three residents tested positive via PCR test.
“During this time, Island Health will support the sites to take any further actions required and answer questions from staff, residents and family members,” the health authority said in a press release issued Monday.
Island Health says it has implemented a range of protocols including no admissions or transfers to the affected units, ending congregate dining or group activities for residents of affected units and limiting staff movement wherever possible.
In the same press release, the health authority said the outbreak at The Heights and Mt. View long-term care facility is now over.
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