More than 100 COVID-19 cases reported in outbreak at skilled nursing facility in Chesterfield

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – More than 100 people have contracted the coronavirus at a skilled nursing facility in Chesterfield.

The outbreak was reported to the Laurels of Bon Air Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Bon Air Crossings Drive.

As of November 25, 98 residents and 36 staff members currently have or have had COVID-19, according to the facility’s website.

Currently, 62 residents and 17 staff members have contracted the coronavirus inside the facility.
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Chesterfield Health District Director Dr Alexander Samuel confirmed the county was notified of the initial case on November 5, with the majority of cases being reported within two weeks.

“The facility did not allow indoor visits, so the most likely source would be an infected staff member reporting to work, which is what we typically see in healthcare facilities. long lasting lately, as the number of cases is increasing so dramatically in the community, ”Dr Samuel wrote in a statement.

According to a spokesperson for the facility, there have been a total of five COVID-related deaths among residents associated with the outbreak, and three of those people were receiving palliative care before contracting the virus.

“The facility has cooperated and is doing what it can to combat this outbreak, including surveillance tests to locate residents and staff who may be positive but are not showing symptoms,” said Samuel.

“With the safety and well-being of our residents, employees, visitors and the surrounding community being our top priority, we are doing everything possible to limit the spread of the virus. The Laurel has implemented and acted on the advice of external agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Department of Health and Human Services since 28 February 2020, ”Williamson wrote.

Residents who test positive receive supportive care at a designated COVID unit at the facility or are transported to a local hospital for further treatment, the statement said.

“Our advice to residents’ families is to continue to support your resident through phone and video calls, to support facility staff in their work to provide quality services, and to do your part to reduce the risk of exhibit for yourselves, ”said Samuel.

This is a developing story.