December 9, 2020
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AHS Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon
COVID-19 Testing Centre Opens in Vegreville
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta Health Services declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at the seniors’ residence in Willingdon on November 29. Mark Dixon, Marketing & Communications Manager for Connecting Care (2000) Inc., which operates the facility stated on December 4 “Currently there are seven residents who have tested positive who are in isolation in the community. One resident who tested positive has been sent to hospital. Testing of other residents and employee care partners is ongoing. We’re doing everything we can to reduce the spread including asking residents and families to follow the enhanced protocols. We are in close contact with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health and following all of the following all of the protocols.” According to AHS Facility Operator Checklist, they are to conduct a point of care risk assessment and initiate additional isolation precautions for symptomatic residents. The Checklist contains 65 infection control measures to be taken in regards to reporting-notification, outbreak management, staffing, hygiene, and cleaning and disinfecting practices. Dixon said this is the first time there has been an outbreak at Eagle Hill Lodge since the pandemic began in March. A total of 15 seniors reside in the lodge which has 10 employees. Connecting Care operates 28 seniors’ lodges across Canada.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Alberta Health Services COVID-19 Testing Centre officially opened in Vegreville on November 26. “As of December 6, a total of 323 swabs have been completed, with an average of 54 per day. This busiest day so far was November 30 with 89 swabs completed,” stated Melissa Ballantyne, Manager, Central Zone with AHS Communications & Community Engagement. She went on to say, “Across Alberta, COVID-19 testing is available to all Albertans with symptoms, close contacts of confirmed cases, and those linked to an outbreak. Testing is by appointment only; there are no drop-in services. It remains important to follow all public health measures including; using a mask, washing or sanitizing your hands often, physical distancing, and limiting your cohort to limit the spread of COVID-19.”
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Two Generations of Fun
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Ruby Wilson with her granddaughter, Hazel playing together and enjoying the weather at Vegreville Lions Pirate Playground Park. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Ruby Wilson was enjoying some quality time with her fouryear-old granddaughter Hazel at the Vegreville Lions Pirate Playground Park on December 1. Ruby said Hazel came from Ponoka to visit her. Ruby said she is all by herself and Hazel is her cohort. “Hazel is keeping me company for one day but one day makes all the difference to me,” Ruby said.
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Willingdon & District Agricultural Society
Annual General Meeting December 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm
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