8 dead from COVID, 89 infected at Connecticut nursing home

Eight residents of a nursing dwelling in Connecticut have died throughout a coronavirus outbreak whereas 89 residents and workers have examined optimistic for the illness, nursing dwelling officers say.

The outbreak on the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Middle in Canaan started Sept. 30, chief government Kevin O’Connell and nursing director Cady Bloodgood mentioned in an announcement Friday.

The eight residents who died had severe well being issues, based on the officers. Those that examined optimistic included 67 residents and 22 employees members. The officers mentioned 48 residents and 21 workers have recovered.

O’Connell informed the Republican-American there have been no infections on the close by Geer Lodge, an unbiased and assisted dwelling middle on the campus. He and Bloodgood mentioned virus testing continues biweekly.

“Whereas we should proceed with COVID-19 prevention protocols, we need to guarantee everybody we’re doing our greatest to maintain residents and employees secure,” they mentioned.

The nursing dwelling, which homes 82 residents, has suspended in-person visitation, however digital and window visits could be organized.

The newest state report on coronavirus infections in nursing properties launched Friday mentioned there have been 45 confirmed circumstances amongst residents and 54 confirmed circumstances amongst employees members all through Connecticut between Oct. 27 and Nov. 9. Three residents died.

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