Thirty five residents and 17 staff members of a Goodwood home for the aged tested positive for Covid-19 in a massive scare that seems to be abating, manager Andre Verster said on Sunday.
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A 97-year-old resident of the Protea Home for the Aged is still in hospital but there are signs that the resident will beat the virus.
The discovery led to testing in the frail care section of the home and the diagnosis of 52 cases among residents and staff.
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Families are not allowed to leave care packages for their loved ones during the isolation period.
He said that some of the residents had to leave the facility for medical check-ups and some staff members had to use public transport.
