Number of suspected Covid-19 deaths at Edinburgh care home
Bosses at Four Seasons Health Care have confirmed some residents at Guthrie House who were displaying symptoms of the virus have died
There've been a number of suspected coronavirus deaths at an Edinburgh care home.
Bosses at Four Seasons Health Care have confirmed some residents at Guthrie House who were displaying symptoms of the virus have died.
A spokesperson for the care operator said: "“With deep sadness, we can confirm that a number of residents who were displaying symptoms associated with coronavirus have passed away in our homes across the country.
"Our thoughts are with the families and friends of these residents and we are providing them with ongoing support at this difficult time.
"We are providing daily updates to care authorities on all confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus among our residents and colleagues.
"Our strict protocols on infectious diseases are in place in all of our care homes, including social distancing and barrier nursing, and we are closely monitoring the health of the other residents and colleagues.
"We would like to thank our colleagues, who are working tirelessly to support our residents under difficult circumstances and we will continue to put all our resources and energy into supporting and protecting everyone in our homes.”
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