28th July 2022

COVID-19 Outbreak Resolved at SwanCare Ningana

We are pleased to advise that all COVID-19 affected residents at SwanCare Ningana have fully recovered and completed their isolation period; therefore, we can declare the outbreak as resolved.

SwanCare Ningana level 1 and level 2 are currently undergoing deep cleaning and will reopen to visitors from tomorrow, Friday the 29th of July.

Visiting hours are 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm Monday to Sunday.

Visitors to SwanCare residential aged care centres must adhere to current public health and social measures. With the health and safety of our staff and residents our main priority, SwanCare will also implement increased infection control measures during times of viral outbreak.

All visitors are required to provide a negative RAT test and health screen upon arrival; in addition to following the WA Government’s current level 1 public health and social measures:

• Two visitors permitted per resident per day
• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors
• Evidence of current COVID-19 and current 2022 flu vaccinations
• Anyone deemed a close contact must not enter a residential aged care centre for 7 days
• Do not attend our aged care centres if symptomatic or feeling unwell

We ask that any visitor who tests positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of visiting any SwanCare residential aged care centre to please contact us immediately, so that we can ensure your loved one is closely monitored for symptoms.

Thank you for your ongoing patience and support while we managed this outbreak.

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