WINNIPEG–.
Another death in Manitoba has been linked to COVID-19 and it is linked to a long-term care home
Revera, which runs numerous care house centers in Manitoba and across the country, validated the news Tuesday afternoon.
The person who died was a homeowner at the Parkview Place Long Term Care House in Winnipeg and had formerly checked favorable for COVID-19
” The team at Parkview Location is heartbroken and use their most genuine condolences to the person we have actually lost to the pandemic,” a press release stated.
Revera stated there have actually been eight people connected to Parkview Place that have actually checked positive for COVID-19; 7 locals and one staff member.
The staff member is presently in the house and self-isolating.
” We continue to work closely with WRHA Public Health officials to implement pandemic break out protocols and improved infection control practices.”
Revera stated changes are being made at the instructions of Public Health, such as adjusted mealtimes and entertainment activities which will help promote further physical distancing.
The company also kept in mind dining service has actually been organized to “optimize physical distancing” throughout meals which will allow staff to supervise locals.
Visits are also being limited to essential visitors only.
” Revera continues to do whatever we can to keep our homeowners and employees safe as we work to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at our long term care homes and retirement homes.”
A representative for the province would not confirm if the death would be the 19 th in Manitoba considering that the pandemic begun in March.
” Public Health reveals COVID-19 related deaths when examinations are total,” the representative stated in an e-mail. “We would not comment until that time and an official statement is made.”
Public Health announced 2 deaths in Manitoba from COVID-19 on Monday, September 21.
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