“Currently the HKPR is in the “yellow –protect zone” and typically this determines that a second COVID-19 test is required to confirm results of the first positive test. Since we are experiencing an increase of COVID-19 activity in our community, HKPRDU and Highland Wood are acting cautiously and declaring an outbreak right away rather than waiting to receive confirmative test results for the staff members affected. Repeat tests for both staff members occurred today and results will be known within 72 hours. If the results of both tests are negative Public Health will re-evaluate the outbreak status of the home. According to guidance from the Ministry of Health for LTC homes, if one staff member, caregiver, or resident has a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, this must be considered an ‘outbreak’,” says Carolyn Plummer, HHHS President and CEO.
“Currently the HKPR is in the “yellow –protect zone” and typically this determines that a second COVID-19 test is required to confirm results of the first positive test. Since we are experiencing an increase of COVID-19 activity in our community, HKPRDU and Highland Wood are acting cautiously and declaring an outbreak right away rather than waiting to receive confirmative test results for the staff members affected. Repeat tests for both staff members occurred today and results will be known within 72 hours. If the results of both tests are negative Public Health will re-evaluate the outbreak status of the home. According to guidance from the Ministry of Health for LTC homes, if one staff member, caregiver, or resident has a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, this must be considered an ‘outbreak’,” says Carolyn Plummer, HHHS President and CEO.