Confirmed COVID Case At Children's Home |
Thu, August 20, 2020 |
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And, a very concerning single confirmed case is coming out of the
Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center, known as the Children's Home.
A release says "eight children were taken for medical care based on
symptoms related to COVID-19. Two of them were tested for the virus and
one test returned with a positive result." But other children are
displaying symptoms and they have been recommended for testing along
with some staff who were in closer contact with the child. the release
adds, "These staff members are now quarantining at home and new staff
are being identified to temporarily cover their duties."
The Ministry of Health is currently monitoring the children's health -
and we saw a senior health inspector make a visit there yesterday.
Those children presenting symptoms have been placed in the designated
quarantine area within the facility, and the child that is confirmed
positive and the child who tested negative were placed in separate
rooms within the isolation area.
Today's release adds,
"Managing COVID-19 within a residential facility brings with it
increased challenges and risks. The Ministry, therefore, continues to
work with staff and the Ministry of Health for the protection and
safety of all involved in accordance with international standards to
ensure that our actions are human rights based and non-discriminatory."
End quote.
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