Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes.
Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home in Victoria
Two staff members and three residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the Lansdowne Unit at this time. Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home is owned and operated by Island Health.
Glenwarren Lodge long-term care home in Victoria
Seven staff members and five residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the first floor of the facility at this time.
Glenwarren Lodge is owned and operated by Revera.
Selkirk Seniors Village long-term care home in Victoria
Six staff members and one resident have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the third floor at this time.
Selkirk Seniors Village is owned and operated by West Coast Seniors Housing Management.
Kiwanis Village Lodge long-term care home in Nanaimo
Three staff members and one resident have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the first floor at this time.
Kiwanis Village is owned and operated by Nanaimo District Senior Citizens Housing Development Society.
Eden Gardens long-term care home in Nanaimo
Three staff members and one resident have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the Cypress Unit (second floor) at this time. Eden Gardens is owned and operated by the Nanaimo Travellers Lodge Society.
- In general, the following outbreak response protocols have been implemented at the sites:
- No admissions or transfers to affected units;
- Staff movement will be limited wherever possible;
- No congregate dining or group activities for residents of affected units;
- Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures will continue;
- Residents, families and staff are being notified;
- Enhanced screening of all staff and residents for symptoms;
- COVID-19 testing as determined by the Medical Health Officer and Infection Prevention and Control.
During this time, Island Health will support the sites to take any further actions required and answer questions from staff, residents and family members.
Island Health has implemented comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in long-term care, acute care, assisted living and licensed care facilities.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit: www.islandhealth.ca/covid19.