The COVID-19 outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon is now over.
The home’s administrator Mary Carr made the announcement in an email on Thursday afternoon (May 14).
“It is with great pleasure that I can announce the outbreak in our home is over,” Carr writes. “Earlier this morning, Public Health confirmed with our Director of Care that all residents have been free of symptoms for 14 or more days. ”
VIDEO: Pinecrest Nursing Home celebrates end of COVID-19 outbreak
Since it was first declared on March 18th, the COVID-19 outbreak has claimed the lives of 28 residents at the home. The last death of a Pinecrest resident occurred on April 9th.
“The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge we have seen in our home,” Carr writes. “I want to thank the Bobcaygeon community, our dedicated staff, residents’ families, and health system partners for their support. I’ve mentioned previously that we will get through the outbreak by standing together, and today, this has proven true.”
Carr says that, despite the positive news, all ongoing infection control and prevention measures will remain in place to ensure the continued health and safety of residents and staff. The home will remain closed to non-essential visitors, and meals will continue to be served to residents in their rooms.
The home will also continue its daily screening procedures, and residents will be asked to remain in their rooms unless out for walks. Staff members wearing full personal protective equipment will continue to deep clean all resident areas in the building with the support of Ross Memorial Hospital’s environmental services team.
This story has been updated to include a video supplied by Pinecrest Nursing Home.
