Update for outbreaks in nursing homes
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McKinney Place nursing home in Oliver
Interior Health has released an update on multiple COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes in Okanagan, which have contributed to four more deaths inside BC in the past four days.
One death occurred at McKinney Square Center in Oliver while the other occurred at Heritage Square in Vernon. Two other deaths occurred in the hospital or in the community. IH has registered 290 new coronavirus cases since December 31.
“We are sad to hear that we reported four more deaths related to COVID-19 in the indoor health sector over the weekend. We know this is particularly difficult for families and carers, and I would like to offer our condolences at this difficult time, “said Susan Brown, President and CEO of Interior Health.” With early 2021 there is much to be hoped for with the rollout of vaccination underway, but we all need to remember to continue following public health guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. “
Creekside Landing Long term care in Vernon has four cases: two residents and two employees.
Noric House Long-term care in Vernon has nine cases: eight residents and one staff.
Heritage Square Long-term care in Vernon has 30 cases: 20 residents and 10 employees, with one death associated with this outbreak.
Heritage Retirement Residence There are 40 cases in West Kelowna: 35 residents and five employees, with one death associated with this outbreak.
McKinney Place Long-term care in Oliver remains at 75 cases: 54 residents and 21 staff, with 13 deaths associated with this outbreak.
Village at the train station Long-term care in Penticton includes nine cases: five residents and four employees, with one death associated with this outbreak.
Mountainview Village Long-term care in Kelowna remains at 16 cases: eight residents and eight employees, with two deaths related to this outbreak.
