Staff member tests positive at aged care home

A Woy Woy aged care home has reported that a staff member who tested positive to Covid.

BlueWave Living chief executive Mr Matt Downie said the staff member tested positive our rapid antigen screening process.

"This is not unexpected given the extraordinary case numbers we are now seeing in NSW," he said.

"As a precautionary measure, we will be entering full lock down effective immediately, while we investigate this and begin contact tracing and assessing the potential risk.

"Only essential staff will be allowed on site.

"At this early stage we believe the risk is at the lower end of the scale.

"We hope that this lockdown will be short-lived, but we expect to stay in lock down for seven days while we see if any other cases develop.

"We have systems and resources in place in preparation for such an occurrence.

"For now, residents will be asked to remain in their rooms and limit movements until we receive further advice and direction from NSW Health.

"We will be providing regular daily updates via correspondence and via our FaceBook page as further information comes to hand.

"It is unfortunate that we are now in this position.

"However, we have a fantastic team here who will work through this challenge as best as we can and ensure we minimise risk.

"While you may certainly call to talk to your loved one in care, please be patient, as we expect a high volume of calls coming through our main reception during this time as we manage this current outbreak, and our staffing resources are limited.

"We also encourage the use of video links via our tablets with Zoom or Facetime.

"For Covid-specific enquiries, you can email us at covid@bluewaveliving.org.au."

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Website, 6 Jan 2022

Matt Downie, Blue Wave Living