Two women test positive for coronavirus at Morningside old age home
A Durban old age home has two residents who have tested positive for Covid-19.
THE Association for the Aged (Tafta) has confirmed that two elderly residents of the Bill Buchanan Association for Aged in Morningside have tested positive for the coronavirus and are receiving treatment at local hospitals.
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According to reports, an 81-year-old woman who was recuperating at the facility after being released from St Augustine’s Hospital where she had been treated for a suspected stroke, had gotten sick again and was sent back to St Augustine’s where she tested positive for the coronavirus.
Another woman who had shared the sick bay with her has also tested positive.
Following the diagnosis, management put some staff and residents who came into contact with the women into quarantine.
Commenting on the news, Tafta CEO, Femada Shamam said: “We were sad to hear about these cases. As an elder care organisation caring for 1 900 elders in 13 homes in Durban, we can only imagine the impact this diagnosis has had on the elders and care team at the affected home. We keep them all in our thoughts and prayers through this extrememly difficult time. We again reiterate the government’s appeal to the public to please lockdown. Stay indoors and follow the hygiene care recommendations, and stay safe.”
Ward councillor Ernest Smith said he had been in contact with the retirement homes in Morningside.
“All are watching the retirees for any signs of the virus. So far only Bill Buchanan has been affected. Bill Buchanan management has taken the necessary measures to assist in combating any further cases that may arise,” he said.
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