16th August 2024

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Ningana

We would like to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Ningana. Routine testing has identified one further positive case, affecting a resident on the Ground Floor. This resident’s family has been notified and the resident is being well taken care of in their room. We are pleased to advise, however, that no further positive cases have been detected on Level 3.

While our residents continue their recovery, please be advised the infection control measures on Ground Floor and Level 3 will remain in place until further notice.

Visitations can continue to other floors, however, to minimise risk and mitigate further spread, we do request that visits be limited where possible. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting Ningana during reception hours.

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.
• Complete RAT prior to entry.
• Wear a N95 mask indoors and outdoors within residential aged care centre grounds.
• 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 support and understanding as we manage this outbreak.

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