Fairfield Park officials say they received confirmation from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit on Friday, January 29, 2021 that there are now a total of 18 residents and 13 staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the home.
This number is current as of 12 p.m. on Friday, Fairfield Park officials said, adding that the home remains in outbreak for COVID-19 and these numbers may change as the situation unfolds.
“While the situation remains concerning for all staff and leaders at Fairfield Park, we feel very supported by our community, residents, and their families and loved ones,” stated Tracey Maxim, administrator, in a media release.
“The staffing supports put in place over the past three days have provided significant relief as we navigate this outbreak.”
Fairfield Park officials say over the last 72 hours, the Wallaceburg long-term care home has worked with partners across the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team to ensure adequate care and coverage is being given to residents.
Staffing supports from Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team partners ensure that they are able to adhere to the Public Health Guidelines and recommendations, Fairfield Park officials say.
Staff supports have been provided for personal support workers, housekeeping staff and registered nursing staff.
“Though working in a home that is in outbreak comes with challenges, our staff are implementing best practices for PPE usage and handwashing, and are following public health guidelines to do everything we can to contain the spread of COVID-19 within our home,” Maxim added.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit first declared the outbreak at Fairfield Park on January 10, 2021.
