A third resident of Fairhaven has passed away because of COVID-19.
Lionel Towns, executive director of the municipally operated long-term care home on Dutton Road in Peterborough, made the announcement on Monday (November 23).
“We are saddened to report that we have experienced the loss of another COVID positive resident,” Towns says. “This is the third death of a person who has contracted the virus at Fairhaven since our outbreak began.”
“It is very difficult to lose a resident at any time; during a pandemic it is even more difficult for families and staff,” he adds. “I am in awe of the strength that staff have. To hear this news, and then continue to do their work, at such a high level, is remarkable.”
On a less sombre note, Towns reports no additional positive cases have been identified, and seven more residents have fully recovered and will be moved out of the home’s COVID-19 isolation unit by the end of Monday.
This will leave six active COVID-19 cases among residents.
One staff member has also fully recovered and will be returning to work at the home, leaving two active cases among staff.
“Staff are fully aware that the outbreak is not over and are as determined as ever to finish off the virus as soon as possible,” Towns states.
