COVID-19 outbreak reported at Regina’s long-term care home in Santa Maria

The Saskatchewan Health Authority on Friday declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Santa Maria Senior Home in Regina.

According to the facility, there are two coVID-19 shown similar to the long-term care home.

“That number has been solid since Friday,” CEO Kelly Chessie said in an email Sunday. “We are in the early stages and working hard with public health. “

Chessie says the facility continues to comply with all public fitness rules and infection measures.

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“We are working diligently and to ensure the fitness and protection of our citizens and caregivers,” Chessie said.

According to the facility’s website, there are 147 citizens in the long-term care home, with level 3 and four care. One unit is dedicated to others with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

On Thursday, the Ministry of Health banned visits to all long-term care homes in the province, on the grounds of compassion.

On Sunday afternoon, there were seven active COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes, 3 in assisted living, 4 in an organizational house, and one in a nursing home.

The largest known outbreak is at Luther Special Care Home in Saskatoon, where another 28 people at the facility tested positive for the new coronavirus.

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