To help control the spread of COVID-19, a team from the County of Renfrew Community Paramedic Program was onsite at Marianhill for two days in mid-April to conduct testing of all residents and staff. Similar testing was conducted at long-term care facilities through the Champlain region, thanks to the support of the Ontario government.
CEO Linda Tracy said this additional support has boosted the spirits of everyone in the facility even though Marianhill has not reported any cases of COVID-19 to date.
“So far we have been successful in protecting our residents and staff from COVID-19, but because the virus is so elusive the onsite testing is very much appreciated because it allays fears and reassures us that everyone is currently in the clear.”