Covid-19 updates
17th December 2024 | Four additional residents have returned positive test results on the Ground Floor.
17th December 2024
We would like to provide an update regarding the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Kingia. Since our last update, four additional residents have returned positive test results on the Ground Floor. The residents’ families along with their GP’s have been notified and they are now being well taken care of in their rooms. One further staff member has also tested positive to COVID-19 and is isolating at home, although we are pleased to share that three previously affected residents have now made a fully recovery.
We continue to request that visits to SwanCare Kingia be limited wherever possible. Exemptions can be made for end of life and partners in care; however, all approved visitors must wear an N95 mask and complete a RAT prior to entry. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting SwanCare Kingia during reception hours.
To maintain the health and safety of our residents and staff, all visitors are required to respect the infection control measures in place detailed below:
Thank you for your patience and ongoing support as we continue to manage this outbreak.
COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Kingia
We would like to provide an update regarding the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Kingia. Since our last update, four additional residents have returned positive test results on the Ground Floor. The residents’ families along with their GP’s have been notified and they are now being well taken care of in their rooms. One further staff member has also tested positive to COVID-19 and is isolating at home, although we are pleased to share that three previously affected residents have now made a fully recovery.
We continue to request that visits to SwanCare Kingia be limited wherever possible. Exemptions can be made for end of life and partners in care; however, all approved visitors must wear an N95 mask and complete a RAT prior to entry. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting SwanCare Kingia during reception hours.
To maintain the health and safety of our residents and staff, all visitors are required to respect the infection control measures in place detailed below:
- Complete RAT prior to entry.
- Wear a properly fitted N95 mask while on the affected floors, surgical masks are required elsewhere.
- Complete health screening and sign in using visitor kiosk upon arrival.
- Current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations prior to entry is encouraged.
- Respect all infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in place.
- 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.
- Visitors are limited to two people at a time, from 9am – 7pm daily.
Thank you for your patience and ongoing support as we continue to manage this outbreak.
