October 13, 2020 —This morning we have learned of additional positive COVID tests. One is a Health Center resident. Three others are staff who work in the health center. They are not direct care staff and they work in different areas of the health center. This tends to indicate that we are seeing evidence of community spread in the larger community, as is being reported, and it is likely we will see more positive results from the pending tests.
We are taking the following steps immediately:
- All visitation to the campus is closed. This includes visitors to Independent Living cottages and apartments. The exception to this is personal care aides. Window visits are also suspended for the Health Center.
- All common areas of the campus are closed to activities. This includes the auditorium, the salon, the fitness center, the pool, the library and the activities room.
- We are offering mail delivery to all residents’ homes. Meal delivery continues as well.
- All Health Center residents will be tested tomorrow. Guidelines for co-horting Health Center residents are being activated.
- All staff are being tested twice per week. We are reinforcing mask wearing and hand washing with staff.
As this is a quickly evolving situation, we will communicate any significant updates as they are available.