Continuing to Make Strides Against COVID-19 – Community Update from CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere
March 15, 2021 continue
To Our Extendicare Community, continue
There has been good news to start the year with vaccines being administered to vulnerable populations across Canada. Extendicare continues to work with our public health partners across the country to administer first and second doses to help protect our communities. continue
Our staff have fought day-in and day-out against this devastating virus for a year. While it has been difficult, the vaccine gives hope that we are nearing a return to better times. continue
Extendicare Kapuskasing - Media Update - Feb 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 continue
EXTENDICARE KAPUSKASING – MEDIA UPDATE continue
As of 11:00am today, we have no new cases to report among our residents. In total, we continue to have 3 residents with active cases of COVID-19 in our home, one of whom remains in hospital. All residents continue to isolate in their rooms, where they are being provided with meals and individual care and support. continue
Unfortunately, one of our residents with a resolved COVID case passed away yesterday afternoon. We have been in touch with their family and have offered our heartfelt condolences on behalf of everyone in our home who knew and provided care for them. continue
We have now received the majority of results from yesterday’s staff testing clinic, and all have come back negative. We continue to have a total of 9 active cases among our staff, all of whom are in self-isolation and being followed by Public Health. All staff remain cohorted to a single area in the home to help prevent spread between home areas. continue