Good news at Cassellhome regarding that positive COVID-19 test last week.
Turns out the results of the second swab came back with a different result.
"It turns out it is NEGATIVE (the swab was taken the same day that the results were revealed –Sunday May 3rd), " says Jamie Lowery, Chief Executive Officer. "We are so grateful to have the results back to provide you with this update!"
See: First positive case of COVID-19 in a local Long-Term Care Home
Lowery says he's awaiting direction from the health Unit regarding the facilities status with respect to the COVID-19 Facility Wide Outbreak.
"They may request another test be performed and/or every single swab to be returned negative."
A resident tested positive for the virus at Cassellholme last weekend.
"During surveillance testing, a positive case of COVID-19 was identified in a resident who has no symptoms," stated Lowery.
The person who tested positive, but is now negative, is a man between 60-79 years of age.
The resident and roommate were transferred to a special isolation unit that was set up several weeks ago in preparation should a case be confirmed
See related: Testing to begin today at local long-term care homes
