COVID-19 linked to personal-care home, N.L. reports 4 new cases
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Central Health has identified positive cases of COVID-19 linked to a personal-care home in the region but hasn't said whether those cases are in any staff or residents at the home.
According to a memo sent by the health authority, which oversees central Newfoundland, officials are working with the operator of Kingsway Living Personal Care Home in Grand Falls-Windsor to figure out who may be at risk.
"Residents and staff are being tested and advised to quarantine or isolate appropriately," reads the memo.
Central Health said health workers will contact residents, staff members and families directly if they think they're at risk to discuss next steps.
Public Health is suspending visitation at the facility, except for essential visitation as determined by the clinical-care team.
The notice came Wednesday, as Newfoundland and Labrador reported four new cases of COVID-19.
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