We want to provide an update on exposures to COVID-19 within our Friendship Village of South Hills community. We learned on Monday, June 6th that one Independent Living resident tested positive for the virus. Currently, we have 10 resident active cases of the virus. One Independent Living resident is being cared for at home, eight Health Center residents are being cared for in the Health Center, and one Assisted Living resident is being cared for in Assisted Living. We also have three Health Center team member active cases of the virus. All are self-isolating at home.
There are no visitation restrictions currently in any level of living as a result of this update.
*At this time all Independent Living Residents, Team Members, and Guests must wear a well-fitting face mask while moving throughout the community.
If you are identified as having had prolonged contact with any individuals who test positive for COVID-19, you have already been contacted by our management team and instructed to self-quarantine, per the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Allegheny County Health Department, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pittsburgh Field Office.
It is important to note that even fully vaccinated persons are still able to contract and transmit the COVID19 virus. The vaccines are not 100% fool-proof, but they do reduce your chances of contracting the virus and if you do, the symptoms are usually quite mild.
We continue with our commitment to protect the health and safety of our residents and team members, and our team continues to be proactive in mitigating the risk of further exposure to the virus within our community.
Community Reminders:
- If you have a cold or are experiencing cold like symptoms you must refrain from coming to the dining room, attending events or activities.
- Wash your hands often and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer before entering the dining room or attending events.
- During any in-home services such as housekeeping or maintenance, residents and team members must wear a face mask.
- Residents and team members must wear face masks while utilizing community transportation.
We appreciate your support and continued adherence to the protocols we have implemented to protect our residents and team members. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Friendship Village of South Hills management team.
Sincerely,
Bryan Welty
Executive Director