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COVID & Flu Hit Whistle Bend Care Facility
19 Oct
Summary
- Whistle Bend Place facility declared COVID-19 outbreak on Sept. 29.
- Type A influenza identified in another area of the facility.
- Heightened infection protocols include masking and visitor limits.
Whistle Bend Place, a long-term care facility, has implemented stringent infection prevention protocols following the identification of two distinct respiratory illnesses. Officials confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak on September 29 in one section of the facility. Shortly thereafter, an outbreak of Type A influenza was detected in a separate area.
In response to these developments, a facility-wide respiratory illness outbreak was declared on October 9 as a precautionary measure. This step aims to support consistent infection control practices throughout the premises. While enhanced measures like masking and increased cleaning are in effect, the facility has not imposed a lockdown. Residents are permitted visits, with each resident limited to one designated visitor, though exceptions are made for compassionate and end-of-life situations.
