Northern Health is implementing enhanced COVID-19 precautions at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert, following lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents.
NH Medical Health Officers have declared an outbreak for the West Pod at Acropolis Manor. At the time of the outbreak declaration, two residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Communication with Acropolis Manor staff, residents, and families is ongoing.
NH care facilities have implemented very clear policies and procedures for COVID-19 infection prevention and control, to lower the risk of transmission to residents, staff and physicians within the care facility.
Northern Health is proactively testing residents to identify anyone who may have been infected, and taking additional steps to protect the health of all Acropolis Manor staff and residents, including (but not limited to):
- Increased screening for all staff and residents
- Cleaning and infection control measures have been enhanced
- Staff and resident movement in the facility has been restricted
- Temporary suspension of social visits (essential visits are not impacted, and can continue)
More information on public exposures, school exposures, and facility or community outbreaks of COVID-19 within the Northern Health region.