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Coronavirus: Aurora Nursing Home 8 deaths, 49 cases

Aurora, Colorado—At least 49 new coronavirus cases have been identified since the outbreak in Aurora Nursing Homes, state health officials said. The Colorado Public Health Service is working with the Trie County Health Service to investigate outbreaks associated with eight deaths.

After learning that several staff members tested positive for infection, Juniper Village decided to test all staff and residents through private labs. The institute has confirmed that 33 of 46 residents and 16 of 25 staff members are positive for COVID-19.

“We know that the population of these facilities is the most vulnerable and the risk of serious illness from the virus is highest,” said Rachel Harrich, a state epidemiologist, in a statement.

“This department does as much as possible to keep the reported outbreak as transparent as possible, in order to keep people safe while protecting patient privacy. COVID-19 at these facilities of.”

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A study at Juniper Village reported on March 27 that an epidemiologist from the Tri County Health Department reported to state health officials, and a field survey of COVID-19-positive cases included several health workers at the facility It started with the notice. Since then, health officials have said that teams of infection prevention experts and epidemiologists in both sectors have conducted a number of hypothetical talks with Juniper Village. Consultations include assessing the facility’s current practices, providing infection control, providing personal protective equipment, and providing technical assistance and support for staffing recommendations.

Health officials also said they visited Juniper Village on April 2, following a complaint about the facility’s infection control measures.

“We are suffering from the outbreak of COVID-19 and the tragic loss of life at Juniper Village, extending our deep sympathy to families who have lost loved ones.” “COVID-19 can cause particularly serious illness in the elderly, and we thank CDPHE for its support in strengthening measures to prevent further illness at this facility.”

Health authorities said the investigation at Juniper Village could take months.

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