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Dear Family and Friends,

During the past week, Arbutus Park continued to conduct COVID-19 testing on nursing/personal care residents and manor employees. As of Friday, January 15th, the test results for that week period showed no new positive cases of COVID in the residents and 3 positive tests for staff members. We had no new deaths in residents who had COVID documented as their secondary cause of death during that period. Sadly, our total deaths related to COVID-19 stands at 27. We ask that you keep their families in your prayers.

Since our first case of COVID-19, 74 residents of Arbutus have recovered from the virus.

At present, all non-positive manor residents are being tested for the coronavirus weekly. All non-positive employees up to this point are being tested twice a week. Immediate rapid tests are also run on anyone who is showing potential COVID-19 symptoms. This will continue until directed otherwise by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All employees are wearing full  protective equipment when providing direct care to residents.

VACCINES
We received our vaccines and administered the first dose of vaccinations to most of our residents and employees on December 29, 2020. This vaccination program is a two-step process and the second vaccinations will be distributed on January 19, 2021. Though the vaccine is not mandatory, we encourage all employees and residents to consider getting this treatment to help build a stronger immunity against the virus.

We want to give our sincerest appreciation to the wonderful family members who have been so understanding of what is being experienced at Arbutus Park. Their acceptance of the changes we’ve had to make to some of their loved one’s lives has been a blessing to us all. We are committed to continue our fight against this pandemic the best we are able and be completely forthcoming with information for our families.

Rick Wilson
Administrator

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