Today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the lower level of Hyland Crest Long-Term Care. There are currently 4 confirmed resident cases associated with the outbreak on the lower level, as well as 1 staff case.
As a result of the outbreak, a total of 9 Hyland Crest residents have been isolated. The home is also now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment. Volunteers are also restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit, 1 at a time.
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 before entry into long-term care 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 emergency care should not hesitate to seek assistance.
As a result of the outbreak, a total of 9 Hyland Crest residents have been isolated. The home is also now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment. Volunteers are also restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit, 1 at a time.
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 before entry into long-term care 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 emergency care should not hesitate to seek assistance.