The number of COVID deaths at Langley Lodge seniors care home climbed to 14 yesterday, and two more reported overnight.

According to an update from the centre91裸聊视频檚 chief executive officer, the number of dead has risen to 16.

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This is the second largest outbreak in a long-term care facility in B.C. The other occurred in North Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 Lynn Valley Care Centre and started in March. That outbreak end with 76 people, including 52 elderly residents and 26 staff at the care home being diagnosed with COVID. Twenty of the residents died.

In the latest report from Langley Lodge issued late this morning, there were now 21 active cases among residents, eight among staff, and zero new cases, with still six recovered.

91裸聊视频淭here have been more deaths since yesterday (May 20); sadly, three of our residents who were positive for COVID-19,91裸聊视频� the Lodge91裸聊视频檚 CEO Debra Hauptman posted yesterday.

91裸聊视频淥ur staff are saddened by the loss of these residents and we extend our sincere condolences to the families. We acknowledge the challenging time we are in and the impact of this loss on the families of our residents,91裸聊视频� she added.

The Lodge received news Wednesday that a healthcare worker from FHA, who came to assist with the outbreak, tested positive for COVID-19. The healthcare worker worked on a unit where they have not had any cases to date.

And while the worker wore wearing personal protective equipment and had minimal contact with residents, the Lodge has had to upgrade outbreak measures, including confining residents to their rooms.

All residents and families have been informed of 91裸聊视频渢he unfortunate development91裸聊视频� by the CEO and medical director Dr. Mitchell Fagan.

91裸聊视频淲e will be monitoring the residents closely and we hope to get through this latest development without any further cases,91裸聊视频� Hauptman said in her online update.

The virus was introduced into their dementia unit by an infected worker on April 27.

91裸聊视频淭here are 26 frail elderly residents in this unit who also have advanced dementia. Due to their cognitive impairment these residents are not able to understand social distancing to prevent the spread of infection. Normally, residents with advanced dementia are very mobile, actively touching surfaces in their unit,91裸聊视频� she said.

91裸聊视频淭his situation presented a unique set of challenges for infection control, combined with a highly contagious strain of this virus introduced into a high-risk population,91裸聊视频� Hauptman said.

She91裸聊视频檚 often being asked if there is anything that they need.

91裸聊视频淎ll of us in Langley Lodge are very appreciative of the kind messages that families have been sending to us. Our staff are working tremendously hard under difficult circumstances to care for loved ones. Please continue to support our staff with your messages of encouragement and compassion. And to quote Dr. Bonnie Henry, 91裸聊视频榖e kind, be calm, and be safe91裸聊视频�,91裸聊视频� Hauptman concluded.

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