A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Fraserview Retirement Community after 10 residents tested positive for the virus.
According to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the outbreak is on the first and second floor north of the long-term care home at 9580 Williams Rd.
In a media statement released Monday, VCH said restrictions have been put in place at the facility.
“Outbreak precautions have been implemented at Fraserview, and all group activities on the affected floors have been suspended,” read VCH’s statement.
VCH added all non-essential visits to long-term care facilities have been paused until Jan. 18 under a Public Health Order.
To prevent further transmission of the virus, VCH has implemented:
- Enhanced monitoring of residents, staff and physicians for COVID-19 symptoms
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols including extra cleaning of high-touch surfaces
- Cohorting of staff to the affected areas when possible
- Closing the affected units to resident admissions and transfers
