COVID19 outbreak at Banchory care home sees 40 plus cases
44 cases have been detected as the home closes to new admissions and visiting
Last updated 4th Dec 2020
UPDATE:
The number of cases linked to Inchmarlo now stands at 72.
A spokesperson for the incident management team said: “Our investigation into the situation at Inchmarlo continues and we are monitoring the situation in the home closely.
“Teams from the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership and our NHS Grampian Health Protection Team are actively supporting the management and staff teams within the home and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.”
An Aberdeenshire care home is being investigated after more than 40 cases of Covid-19 were detected.
Inchmarlo Care Home in Banchory has been closed to new admissions and visitors after the coronavirus outbreak.
NHS Grampian say that the 44 cases affect both residents and staff.
A spokesperson for the incident management team at NHS Grampian said: “An investigation is ongoing into a number of detected cases of COVID-19 associated with Inchmarlo Care Home in Banchory.
“NHS Grampian’s Health Protection Team and the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership are working closely with the management and staff team at the home to support them to continue to deliver care to all residents.
“The home is now closed to new admissions and visiting”
A spokesperson for Inchmarlo said: “We are working closely with our local health and care partners and we are taking all steps to respond appropriately to the situation.
“The safety and wellbeing of residents, homeowners and staff remain our priorities and we would like to assure everyone concerned that correct adherence to procedures, guidance and protocols remains of paramount importance at all times.
“We will continue to engage with the relevant organisations to work through the challenges and wish to thank residents, homeowners, staff, families and friends for their support.”