19th August 2024 

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Ningana

We need to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Ningana. One further resident has tested positive to COVID-19 on the Ground Floor. This resident’s family has been notified directly and the resident is being well taken care of in their room. We are pleased to confirm Level 3 has recovered from the outbreak and as such, that floor is now open to visitors.

It is, however, with great sadness that we report one resident who tested positive to COVID-19 during this outbreak has since passed away. SwanCare wishes to convey our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this much-loved resident.

Please be advised the infection control measures on Ground Floor remain in place.

While visitations can continue to other floors, to allow us to continue managing the situation, 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.

We thank you for your cooperation.    

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