family, resident, and staff update

Nov 21, 2023

Covid Outbreak – single unit only

Dear families, residents, and staff,

We learned Nov 20th that 14 people in Cottage 2 are Covid positive. The outbreak began on Nov 17th, with the initial resident symptomatic, and Public Health was immediately called and all recommendations were followed. Unfortunately, more residents have continued to test positive since then.

As precautionary measures, we have:

The entire unit has been isolated, with staff working only that unit, as much as possible. We have also employed additional staff to help, when available.

All staff are wearing the Personal Protective Equipment recommended by Public Health to prevent further spread and the interdisciplinary team is closely monitoring all residents and staff.

Visitation has not been halted, but is discouraged from occurring with more than one person at a time. Good hand hygiene and use of masking and other protective equipment is required, dependent on the area you are in and the status of the resident. Please see staff for details when visiting your loved one.

We are doing all we can to contain the outbreak, working closely with our zone’s Medical Officer of Health and Alberta Health Services. We are monitoring residents very closely.

As with previous outbreaks, the outbreak status will be updated at covenantcare.ca by 6 pm every Thursday. Please direct questions to me at 403-406-5700 or email admin@covenantcare.ca.

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding.

Pansy Angevine

Site Administrator