Good afternoon everyone,
We are continuing our surveillance testing throughout the community. After we received the positive test result from the one resident, we re-tested all residents and associates in that area on July 31st. We received the test results and have three residents who have tested positive. These residents were and continue to be asymptomatic.
We have received test results back from the surveillance testing and all associates and all but 23 residents.
It has been eight days since the tests were conducted, the time lag is due to the new regulations from the CDC with additional information for each individual needing to be provided. This has increased the time needed to process the tests at the lab.
We have already re-tested the three residents and have sent the tests to the lab. In the meantime we are checking each resident throughout the day for symptoms.
We will begin our next round of surveillance testing at the end of next week.
Please note that we are testing all residents leaving the community for any reason, including visits to the doctor. We will conduct a follow up test 5 – 7 days later.
I will keep you updated on any changes.
Stay safe and healthy
Geno