Fraser Valley – On Tuesday, Fraser Health is sharing the following information about COVID-19 in our region.
Acute
Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak over at Eagle Ridge Hospital.
With the implementation of comprehensive strategies, there is no longer an outbreak at this site.
Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at CareLife Fleetwood after evidence of transmission in a patient assessment and transition home unit. CareLife Fleetwood is a Fraser Health owned and operated long-term care facility that also includes a patient assessment and transition home unit.
Nine patients have tested positive for COVID-19 as part of this outbreak. The outbreak is limited to one unit, which is temporarily closed to admissions.
Upon declaring the outbreak, Fraser Health immediately implemented precautions at the site, including enhanced cleaning as well as contact tracing to protect the health of all staff, medical staff, and patients.
Fraser Health has notified all patients on the affected unit about the outbreak, and in addition, families of patients who are unable to share this information have been informed.
Long-term care
Fraser Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks over at The Oxford Senior Care Home in Abbotsford, Chartwell Crescent Gardens in South Surrey, and AgeCare Harmony Court in Burnaby.
With the implementation of comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in care facilities, there are no longer any COVID-19 cases at these locations.
Fraser Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Menno Hospital in Abbotsford, Buchanan Lodge in New Westminster, St. Michael’s Centre in Burnaby, and Eden Care Centre in Chilliwack.
Twenty residents and fifteen staff members at Menno Hospital, seven residents and four staff members at Buchanan Lodge, six residents and fourteen staff at St. Michael’s Centre, and eight residents and seven staff members at Eden Care Centre have tested positive for COVID-19.
Menno Hospital is a long-term care facility that is owned and operated by Mennonite Benevolent Society. Buchanan Lodge is a long-term care facility that is owned and operated by the Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada. St. Michael’s Centre is a long term care facility that is owned and operated by St. Michael’s Centre Hospital Society. Eden Care Centre is a long-term care facility that is owned and operated by Fraser Valley Care Centre Management Ltd. The residents and staff members are currently in self-isolation at their homes.
Fraser Health has worked with the sites to support the implementation of enhanced control measures. Fraser Health is also working with the sites to identify anyone who may have been exposed, and is taking steps to protect the health of all staff, residents and families.
