Posted: Fri 20th Nov 2020

15 deaths over last three weeks at Llangollen care home

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This article is old - Published: Friday, Nov 20th, 2020

Fifteen residents have died in the last three weeks amongst at a care home in Llangollen.

Denbighshire Council issued a statement this morning, and have said an Incident Management Team has been convened, comprising Denbighshire County Council, Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Co-chair of the IMT, Nicola Stubbins, said: “We have been working together to investigate a number of cases of Coronavirus in staff and residents at Llangollen Fechan Care Home in Llangollen.

“Over the last three weeks there have sadly been 56 positive cases and 15 deaths with coronavirus amongst residents.

“In addition 33 staff members have been tested positive for the virus over the same period.

“We would like to assure all concerned that control measures have been put in place working jointly with the care home, including limiting the movement of staff and residents to reduce transmission.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with all affected and we remain committed to working together to address the situation.
“Anyone who meets the definition of a contact will be contacted as a routine part of the Test, Trace and Protect process and provided with additional advice for themselves, their household and other contacts.

“As we move into the next phase of the Coronavirus pandemic we expect to see cases in a variety of settings, and we manage any clusters of Coronavirus appropriately. This can include providing advice around infection prevention and control, and by supporting contact tracing where required.

“We remind the public that they have a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus. They can do this by adhering to Welsh Government regulations currently in place in Wales, and by observing social distancing guidelines – that’s staying two metres away from others – and washing hands regularly.”

Top image via CareHome.co.uk



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