Two residents confirmed dead due to outbreak at Meadowlands Retirement Residence

MEDICINE HAT, AB- Two residents at the Meadowlands Retirement Residence have died from COVID-19, Dr. Rhonda Collins, Chief Medical Officer of Revera confirmed in a press release statement issued Dec. 30.

An outbreak was declared at the facility on Dec. 19. Nine residents tested positive for the virus. One case has since recovered.

A staff member has also tested positive for COVID-19 and remains in self-isolation.

“We are working closely with Public Health officials and are maintaining pandemic outbreak protocols and infection control practices. Residents are isolated in their suites and monitored for symptoms twice daily. All staff are screened at the beginning and end of their shifts and are required to wear an appropriate mask and eye protection while in the residence,” a statement from Revera reads.