COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon care home

Interior Health has declared an outbreak at Heritage Square in Vernon.

Four staff members and six residents have tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals in close contact with these individuals are in self-isolation and monitoring for symptoms. Families of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have been contacted directly.

Interior Health and the operator will continue to monitor the situation, while implementing additional infection control and preventive measures. This includes:

• Monitoring of all residents for respiratory symptoms and doing COVID-19 testing on anyone with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Enhanced cleaning protocols and COVID-19 visitor policies.