Dear Resident or Family Member,

Important Update for Residents and Families: Further positive COVID-19 cases identified at Calvary The Brelsford

I am writing to inform you that two (2) additional residents and one additional staff member at Calvary The Brelsford have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of positive residents at The Brelsford to ten (10) and positive staff to two (2).

The additional two positive residents reside in the Emerald Unit. As per previous communication, one (1) positive resident resides in Pearl unit and five (5) in Sapphire unit.

We will be holding a Zoom meeting for The Brelsford families today at 4.00pm ADST. Please join via https://japara-au.zoom.us/j/89592900114 You may also dial in via phone:  +61280156011, meeting ID: 895 9290 0114#

Please see updated detail below regarding resident’s movement within the home:

• Sapphire Unit- All residents in isolation and will be cared for in their rooms.
• Emerald Unit- All residents in isolation and will be cared for in their rooms.
• Pearl Unit- residents are not confined to their rooms, and may move freely within their unit, based on minimal risk posed by single positive resident.
• Ruby unit does not have any active cases, therefore our Memory Support residents are not confined to their rooms, and may move freely within their unit.

Calvary The Brelsford remains closed to all visitors. Visitor exceptions may be made for end of life visits.  Please speak to your home manager in relation to visitation.

Our staff are in contact with the families of the COVID positive residents and are keeping them informed. Calvary will update you again as soon as any information becomes available.

Please be assured that our staff have prepared for exposures and outbreaks such as this. Our staff are trained in strict infection control procedures and continue to focus all their attention on the individual care needs of residents.

Thank you for you continued understanding and patience at this time.

Sincerely,

Bryan McLoughlin, Regional CEO – NSW & QLD