The outbreak which began on March 25 is now over. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Outbreak declared over at LongLake Chateau in Nanaimo

Apr 20, 2021 | 12:28 PM

NANAIMO — The most recent outbreak at a Nanaimo care home is now over.

Island Health announced on Tuesday, April 20 the outbreak at the Longlake Chateau independent living facility is over.

“There are no longer any COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak at the facility,” a notice from the health authority said.

A total of eight COVID-19 cases were found through initial and followup testing, with the first case discovered on March 25.

The facility is operated by Atria Retirement Canada.

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Island Health’s chief medical health officer Dr. Richard Stanwick told reporters the cases found were mild, thanks to the mitigating effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Social visits, admissions and transferred at Longlake Chateau resume today, April 20.

The other outbreak in Nanaimo is at NRGH within the High Intensity Rehab Unit.

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