“Even without an outbreak, and without showing any of the classic symptoms of Covid-19, residents in this care home are tested if they appear at all unwell or not their usual selves."As in all care homes, staff are routinely tested weekly through the UK national testing portal.
This vigilance and the early introduction of enhanced infection control measures gives the best chance of limiting the spread of infection.
Repeat rounds of testing of residents and staff is continuing and the situation is being monitored very closely.“This outbreak is a reminder that even if you do not yet have symptoms, you can still have COVID-19 and that is why self-isolation is crucial as soon as you have been in contact with a confirmed case.".