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August 28, 2021

We learned late last evening that an employee was exposed to COVID-19 by a positive family member living in the home.  The employee last worked on Thursday.   Testing was conducted on all residents and employees today. During testing, we did identify one positive employee.  All residents have tested negative.  Because of the one positive test result, the building is considered to be in "outbreak status".  Therefore, we must suspsend communal dining, group activities and visitation until we complete 14-days of testing with no new positive test results.  Outdoor visitation is still available as an option, weather permitting.  Window visits will be scheduled for anyone who is interested. We ask that you contact the administrator or activities in advance to schedule visits.  Staff have been calling families to provide an update. Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operations 

August 27, 2021

 While we have seen the county positivity rates rising with increased number of cases across the state and country, we are fortunate to say that we continue to have no positive employee or resident cases of COVID-19 at the Brunswick.  The York County positivity rate is 9.3% this week. Because we are in a medium risk area (greater than 5%), staff must continue to wear masks and eye protection throughout the building for the protection of the residents.   Since the county positivity rate remains under 10%, we will continue with monthly testing of unvaccinated employees.  Our next testing day is scheduled on Monday, August 30, 2021.   I will continue to keep you updated on our COVID status and any changes here.  As always, please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.  Have a nice weekend! Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA Director of Operations, Wilmac Corporation

August 14, 2021

I wanted to let you know know that the York County COVID-19 county positivity rate has been on the rise the last several weeks.  The county positivity rate this week is 7.1%.  We are currently testing unvaccinated staff monthly per DHS guidance.  Our staff have been wearing eye protection since the positivity rate went up to 5%.  If the positivity rate rises to 10%, we will begin testing weekly.  We have been reminding our staff to take precautions when out in the community to protect the residents.  Additionally, we have been re-educating staff on the importance of infection prevention such as proper mask wearing and hand hygiene.  As a reminder, if you are not feeling well, we ask that you not visit at this time. We are screening every individual who comes to the building. Many people have seasonal allergies and often assume symptoms are related to that.  We cannot assume that signs and symptoms are seasonal allergies.  Anyone who presents with signs and symptoms (fever, respiratory