Long-term care home COVID-19 outbreak declared in SSM

COVID-19 has been confirmed in three residents of Extendicare Maple View in Sault Ste. Marie.
Dr. Jennifer Loo, the Associate Medical Officer of Health with Algoma Public Health says their outbreak response team is working closely with long-term care facility’s team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.
She says at this time, the three residents have no symptoms and remain in isolation to prevent further transmission.
Dr. Loo adds surveillance testing of all the staff and residents has been completed and other initial lab results have been negative.
She emphasizes as the remainder of the results become available the facility will continue to provide updates to residents, staff, and family members.
Any family members with questions or concerns may contact Maple View administrator Barb Harten at 705-574-3000 ext. 1110.
Extendicare Maple View staff or essential visitors who have any concerns may also contact Maple View administrator Barb Harten at 705-574-3000 ext. 1110 or Algoma Public Health at 705-759-5404.
“According to Ministry of Health criteria, one single resident or staff who tests positive for COVID-19 in a long-term care home is enough to declare an outbreak,” explains Dr. Jennifer Loo, Associate Medical Officer of Health at Algoma Public Health.  “Our outbreak response team is working with Maple View to identify potential exposures, and to support the care team in putting heightened infection prevention and control measures in place that will reduce the risk of further spread.”