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Important information about IRT William Beach Gardens Aged Care Centre

6 April 2023

Dear family member/resident representative,

I am writing to provide an update before the Easter long weekend about how we are managing the risk of COVID-19 at your loved one’s aged care centre.

I am pleased to share that two residents in Huntley Cottage who had tested positive for COVID-19 have reached their recovery criteria and have been de-isolated. We are now caring for one resident in Huntley Cottage who has tested positive. They are being cared for in their room and are being closely monitored by staff.

All those who live in Huntley Cottage will receive rapid antigen tests on Saturday and PCR tests on Monday. If your loved one returns a positive result, staff will let you know by phone and continue to provide you with a daily update regarding their progress.

My next update to you will be on Tuesday following the Easter long weekend. If you plan to visit Huntley Cottage, please note that children under 12 years of age care discouraged. All visitors to any area of the care centre are asked to comply with the following:

  • All visitors must wear a P2/N95 mask and face shield (provided by the care centre) when visiting. This applies to ALL areas of the care centre – not just the two affected cottages.
  • All visitors are asked to complete their own rapid antigen test at home or on arrival at the centre and provide proof of the negative result (photo or actual test).
  • All visitors are to complete the wellness questionnaire at reception on arrival.

All other visiting arrangements can be found on our website here.

Remember if you are experiencing any symptoms or are feeling unwell, even if the symptoms are mild, please do not visit. Even if you have a negative COVID-19 test result you may still have another type of infection which is highly contagious.

Please pass this message on to others as you consider appropriate. If you have any questions please contact your Care Manager

Thank you once again for your continued support and co-operation.

Yours sincerely

Rebecca Perry
Operations Manager – Illawarra Aged Care Centres

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