September 17, 2021 – TERRACE EAST NOW ON OUTBREAK – New COVID positive = 1 resident (T=6)

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COVID UPDATE – September 17, 2021 – Terrace East Outbreak

NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 

TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 6 (6 residents | 0 staff)

We are sad to report an additional COVID positive resident in Terrace East. This was the only swab that came back COVID positive from the point-prevalence testing done on floors 1-4, all others are negative result.

Terrace East staff team continue to put into place all the infection control protocols, working closely with the Fraser Health Infection Control Protocol lead. All residents of Terrace East remain on isolation in their apartment suites. The safest place to be is in the apartment suite. All who enter their suite are wearing full personal protective equipment.

We are pleased to open up grocery delivery to three days/week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm – 5pm. Please only deliver at the end of the day if you are unable to come earlier. Our Visitation Hosts will deliver the groceries to your loved one before 6pm when their shift is finished.

John Dyck (Chaplain) and Leonard Klassen (Life Enrichment Coordinator) are now providing updates on the Channel 10 television station on Fridays at 11am. There will be a second time-frame, but it has not, yet, been scheduled. This will keep your loved ones in the loop about what is current at Menno Place and in their apartment as it relates to COVID. If there is a question that they would like answered, the resident or loved one can phone Leonard Klassen with the question: 604.851.4006 or email him: Leonard.Klassen@Mennoplace.ca

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Independent Living Apartments:

The other apartment buildings are NOT on outbreak. Residents continue to use the dining room and have visitors to their suite. Be cautious as COVID continues to be transmitted in our community.

How can you stay safe?

  • Ask your loved one if they have any COVID symptoms, no matter how mild – see below.
  • Wear a mask when you are inside the building in common areas. For residents – only take the mask off when you are eating in the dining room.
  • If you are unvaccinated and visiting your loved one, you must wear a mask even when alone with your loved one in their suite.
  • Practice hand hygiene – sanitize upon entrance to the building.
  • Practice social distancing with others who you may encounter when you are in the building, including in the elevator and common areas.
  • Encourage your loved one to be cautious about going out. The prevalence of COVID has increased in Abbotsford and the less “going out” they are doing, the less opportunity to contract COVID. This includes attending church.

COVID Symptoms

ASK: Do you have NEW ONSET of COVID-19-like symptoms? Follow COVID-19 testing instructions if the answer is yes.

  • Fever (above 37.8C)
  • Cough
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Sore Throat
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Extreme fatigue or tiredness
  • Body aches
  • Loss of sense of taste
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Diarrhea

What to do if your loved one has symptoms: