COVID-19 Outbreak Resolved | SwanCare Waminda

COVID-19 Outbreak Resolved | SwanCare Waminda
Covid-19 updates

9th August 2024 | No further positive cases have been detected. SwanCare Waminda is currently undergoing deep cleaning.

9th August 2024



COVID-19 Outbreak Resolved | SwanCare Waminda


We would like to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Waminda. We are pleased to advise after conducting precautionary Rapid Antigen Testing, there have been no further positive cases detected. Therefore, we can declare the COVID-19 outbreak as resolved.

SwanCare Waminda is currently undergoing deep cleaning and will reopen to visitors from tomorrow, Saturday the 10th of August.

All social engagement activities, group dining, admissions, hairdressing, and physiotherapy sessions will resume as per usual from tomorrow across all floors.

To prevent reinfection and maintain the health and safety of our residents and staff, all visitors are required to respect the infection control measures in place. We also strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask and complete a RAT prior to entry.

Please be reminded all visitors must adhere to the current health and safety measures as detailed below:
  • Complete health screening and sign in using visitor kiosk upon arrival.
  • Current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations prior to entry is encouraged.
  • Completing a RAT prior to entry is strongly encouraged.
  • Wearing a mask within residential aged care centre premise is strongly encouraged. 
  • Refrain from visiting if unwell or if you are a close contact of a COVID-19 case.
  • If COVID-19 positive, refrain from visiting for at least 7 days and until symptom free.
  • Respect all infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in place.
  • Visitors are limited to two people at a time, from 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 5pm daily.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we managed this outbreak.

All up-to-date communications can be found at http://www.swancare.com.au/covid-19-updates

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