Two more employees at a long-term care home in Dartmouth have tested positive for COVID-19.
Admiral Long Term Care Centre reported the confirmed cases in a statement on its website Friday.
There are now at least 12 employees and two residents at the long-term care facility that have tested positive.
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In the statement Friday, Admiral said one employee that had previously tested positive has now tested negative.
“We will continue to have our pandemic plan in place and to update it as necessary,” the statement reads.
Part of that pandemic plan includes the suspension of all non-essential visits and services, additional screening measures for staff and increased cleaning measures.
All staff are required to wear surgical masks and full PPE when caring for a resident that has tested positive.
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“Our dedicated teams have continued to go above and beyond to maintain a high level of care for our residents,” the statement from Admiral continues. “We are proud to care for our residents and we will continue to do everything we can to keep them safe and comfortable.”
A man in his 80s at the long-term care home was Nova Scotia’s third death connected to the novel coronavirus.
There have been two other COVID-19 deaths in Nova Scotia, both in Cape Breton.
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There has been a spike in COVID-19 cases at long-term care homes in Nova Scotia.
The province announced Thursday that there are seven licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 42 residents and 23 staff.
Chief public health officer Dr. Robert Strang says the province will begin reporting the number of COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia long-term care facilities on a daily basis.
Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travellers are legally obligated to self-isolate for 14 days, beginning March 26, in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others. Some provinces and territories have also implemented additional recommendations or enforcement measures to ensure those returning to the area self-isolate.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out.
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