Yesterday afternoon, on August 6, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Hyland Crest Long-Term Care on the upper level. There are currently 3 confirmed patient cases associated with the outbreak.
As a result of the outbreak 7 Hyland Crest residents have been isolated. Both levels of the home are now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment and volunteers continue to be restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit.
HHHS will continue to maintain important Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures, including mandatory masking in all resident care areas, mandatory vaccination, regular surveillance testing, active screening before entry into all facilities, and enhanced cleaning at Hyland Crest Long-Term Care.
Services in the Minden Hospital remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need of care should not hesitate to seek assistance.
As a result of the outbreak 7 Hyland Crest residents have been isolated. Both levels of the home are now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment and volunteers continue to be restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit.
HHHS will continue to maintain important Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures, including mandatory masking in all resident care areas, mandatory vaccination, regular surveillance testing, active screening before entry into all facilities, and enhanced cleaning at Hyland Crest Long-Term Care.
Services in the Minden Hospital remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need of care should not hesitate to seek assistance.