Alberta Health Services announced on Friday that it would be taking over the management of Manoir du Lac in McLennon, Alta., due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the continuing care centre that has led to dozens of cases and the deaths of five residents.
The president of the company that manages Manoir du Lac said it came as a total surprise. “I had no upfront warning that this was going to happen,” Gene Zinyk, president of Integrated Life Care, said.
As of Friday, 26 residents and 11 staff at Manoir du Lac have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to officials.
So far, five residents have died from the virus. Zinyk admitted that one issue he was aware of prior to the AHS takeover announcement was staffing-related.