Algoma Public Health
PSA: New confirmed case of COVID-19 and declaration of COVID-19 outbreak at F.J. Davey Home - #31
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a person in the Algoma district and declaring a COVID-19 outbreak at the F.J. Davey Home.
Details of the confirmed case:
Case Number |
Exposure Category |
Status |
Tested |
Important Information |
Case #31 |
Unknown |
Self-isolating |
Sept 16, 2020 |
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Details of facility outbreak:
Facility name |
Facility type |
Date outbreak declared |
Status |
Important exposure information |
F.J. Davey Home |
Long-term care |
Sept 19, 2020 |
Active |
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Preventive actions in all long-term care homes:
- All residents, staff and essential visitors are screened for symptoms every day, including temperature checks
- All staff undergo testing for COVID-19 every two weeks
- Visitor limits are in place, with physical distancing and/or PPE required for all visits
- All staff and essential visitors wear masks
- Any resident who develops symptoms is immediately tested for COVID-19
Learn more:
- View our webpage with the updated status of cases in Algoma.
- Learn more about COVID-19 in Algoma.
- Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response to COVID-19.
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