COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon care home ends

Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak over at Heritage Square long-term care in Vernon.

There were 70 cases involving 47 residents and 23 staff, with nine deaths, connected to the outbreak.

“I want to thank the staff for their commitment and dedication and everyone in the community for their support,” Susan Brown, Interior Health president and CEO, said. “Despite the challenges, staff continue to provide the best possible care. On behalf of Interior Health, I extend our condolences to the families of the loved ones who have passed away during the outbreak.”

An outbreak is declared over when two incubation periods, or 28 days, have passed from the last onset of symptoms in a resident.