Two more Sunset Lodge staff test positive for COVID-19

Two other workers at a Victoria long-term care home facing a COVID-19 outbreak have tested positive for the virus.

Island Heath announced Monday afternoon that two staff at Sunset Lodge on Arm Street have tested positive for COVID-19 following a series of tests that took place on August 29.

“At the moment, most residents are symptom-free and positive staff are isolating themselves at home,” the health authority said in a press release.

The announcement brings the total number of people at Sunset Lodge who have tested positive for the virus to 24 – 11 staff and 13 residents – since Island Health first declared an outbreak at the facility on August 27. It also occurs a day after 17 people. tested positive for COVID-19 at the facility.

Sunset Lodge, which is owned and operated by The Salvation Army, said in a statement posted on its website that 100% of residents and 96% of staff have been fully immunized.

“The health and safety of our staff and residents is our number one priority and we cooperate closely with [Island Health] and are proactively following all recommended actions, ”said Sunset Lodge Executive Director Suzanne Sadler.

Meanwhile, Island Health says it will continue to work with Sunset Lodge management and staff to respond to the outbreak.

Sunset Lodge is owned and operated by The Salvation Army.

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