Yesterday, November 20, 2022, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Highland Wood Long-Term Care. There are currently 2 confirmed resident cases associated with the outbreak.
As a result of the outbreak, 6 Highland Wood residents have been isolated. The home is also now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment. Volunteers are also restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit.
HHHS will continue to maintain important Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures, including mandatory masking in all resident care areas, mandatory vaccination, regular surveillance testing before entry into long-term care facilities, and enhanced cleaning at Highland Wood Long-Term Care.
Services in the Haliburton Hospital remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need of care should not hesitate to seek assistance.
As a result of the outbreak, 6 Highland Wood residents have been isolated. The home is also now closed to any further admissions and general visitors. All outings will be cancelled unless it is for a medical appointment. Volunteers are also restricted from entering the home at this time. Essential caregivers may continue to visit.
HHHS will continue to maintain important Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures, including mandatory masking in all resident care areas, mandatory vaccination, regular surveillance testing before entry into long-term care facilities, and enhanced cleaning at Highland Wood Long-Term Care.
Services in the Haliburton Hospital remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need of care should not hesitate to seek assistance.