KAWARTHA LAKES-Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon is looking to reintroduce outdoor exercise for its residents after 7 days with no new deaths and many residents being healthy for 14 days.
“I’m pleased to share that many residents who had tested positive for COVID previously have been healthy for at least 14 days.” Administrator Mary Carr said. “As part of our continued efforts to ensure residents receive the care that they need, we will be putting together a plan to reintroduce outdoor exercise for residents who are doing well. Today, following protocols from Public Health, we will take some residents for walks.”
They are also looking to retest residents next week to look for clearance of COVID-19 from the health unit.
“We are committed to implementing all new and ongoing care directives, which includes keeping residents distanced from each other to prevent further spread of infection. As initiatives are reintroduced, we will remain diligent and focused on maintaining precautions to put our residents’ health and safety first.”
29 residents of the home have died as well as the wife of a resident. Most of the remaining residents tested positive for Coronavirus. Up to two dozen staff members also came down with the illness.
