Two deaths confirmed at Aberdeen care home that's seen over 80 Covid cases
The Grandholm care home in Bridge of Don has had 85 positive cases of the virus since January 8th.
The procurator fiscal have confirmed that they've received reports of two deaths at an Aberdeen care home.
Grandholm care home in Bridge of Don has had 85 cases of Covid since January 8th, including both staff and residents.
The home has a capacity of 79.
A spokesperson for COPFS said:
“The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has established a dedicated team to deal with reports of Covid-19 or presumed Covid-19 deaths in care homes or where the deceased may have contracted the virus in the course of their employment.
“The Covid-19 Deaths Investigation Team (CDIT) receives and deals with those reports and will work with the relevant agencies to ensure that all necessary and appropriate investigations are undertaken and that each investigation progresses as expediently as it can."
An NHS Grampian Spokesperson said:
"We are aware of 85 detected cases of COVID-19 associated with the Grandholm Care Home in Aberdeen. Cases have been detected amongst both staff and residents. The first case was detected in the home on 8 January 2021. A majority of resident cases were detected following repeated mass testing exercises.
"We are working alongside Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to provide additional support and guidance to the home management team. Care continues to be provided to all residents as normal."