CPHO declares outbreak at Yellowknife long term care facility, new exposure notices issued
CBC
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is declaring an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Aven Manor long term care facility in Yellowknife.
CPHO Dr. Kami Kandola advised that there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 linked to Aven Manor as of Sept. 30.
In a statement Thursday, Kandola wrote that to declare an outbreak in a long term care facility, one confirmed case from someone who lives or works in the facility is all it takes.
To protect residents and staff, the facility is now closed to visitors.
In response to the case detection, site wide COVID-19 testing was conducted for staff and residents as well as enhanced cleaning.
The outbreak follows a growing list of Yellowknife exposure sites identified Thursday.
Thursday evening, that list expanded to include the Kilt and Castle pub, Taste of Saigon and Kingpin Bowling Centre.