Covid-19 outbreak at Balhouse care home in Perth
A number of residents and staff have tested positive at the Balhousie North Inch care home.
Last updated 19th Feb 2021
Balhousie Care Group said it's focused on the care and support of its residents after a Covid-19 outbreak at the North Inch care home.
The care home operator confirmed a number of staff and residents at the Perth facility have tested positive for the virus.
There are 40 assisted living bedrooms at the site.
In a statement, Balhousie Care groups said: "The residents who are positive are being closely monitored and given one-to-one care to help contain any spread of the virus.
“Our priority is the care and support of our residents and staff, and their families. For this reason, we would ask that the privacy of those who live and work at the home, as well as their relatives, is respected.
“These are the first COVID cases for North Inch, which closely follows the care home guidelines issued by Health Protection Scotland, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, as well as practicing Balhousie Care Group’s first-class infection prevention and control procedures.
An NHS Tayside spokesperson said, “NHS Tayside’s Health Protection Team has been made aware of number of cases linked to Balhousie Care Home North Inch.
“The care home is working with NHS Tayside’s public health team and staff and residents have been given appropriate advice and support. At this stage no further action is required.”