COVID-19 | Update to Visitor Restrictions No images? Click here 18 June 2021 Dear Resident or Family Member, RE: Updated Visitor Restrictions - Calvary Ryde Retirement Community The COVID-19 situation in Sydney metropolitan continues to evolve with identified new close and casual contact locations in the Sydney Region. Given the heightened risk, NSW Health has advised that visitor restrictions should be introduced within all aged care facilities within the Greater Sydney Area. Consistent with this latest advice, Calvary NSW Ryde Communities will align restrictions on visitation. What does this mean for residents and families? The following restrictions are in place from today, 18 June 2021:
Please note that all other restrictions on visitation are current and will remain in place until further notice. As the situation evolves, we anticipate NSW Health will advise further changes to restrictions and we will adjust our restrictions accordingly. For the latest NSW Health COVID-19 updates, please visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx Please don’t hesitate to contact the manager of your home should you have any questions or would like to discuss the individual care needs of your loved one. For up-to-date information for all residents and family members, please visit Calvary’s COVID-19 updates site regularly at: www.calvarycoronavirusupdates.org.au We understand that these new restrictions may cause disappointment to some residents, their families and friends. If you are unable to visit at this time, we remind and encourage you to contact the facility to arrange a WebEx video call with your loved one. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation. By following the rules, you are helping us to keep everyone safe. Sincerely, Martin Bowles, National CEO Bryan McLoughlin, Regional CEO - NSW Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. We are responsible for over 12,000 staff and volunteers, 14Public and Private Hospitals, 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities and a national network of Community Care Centres. |