Today marks the eight (8) month “anniversary” since Saint John XXIII Home entered “COVID Precautions”. Thank you for your continued support, understanding, cooperation and prayer.
According to the Center for Medicare Service (CMS) data, Mercer County Pennsylvania has risen above the 5% “Covid Positivity rate” threshold as of the November 2nd, 2020 data posting. The counties “positivity rate” triggers weekly surveillance testing of staff, here at Saint John XXIII Home until further notice. This week, we will be testing on 11/9 and 11/10/20. Testing results are typically received within 48 hours, at which time an update will be provided.
Please keep in mind that surveillance testing of residents will only occur if a positive staff case is identified. Residents continue to be monitored for signs/symptoms of COVID on each shift. Any resident displaying signs, symptoms or possible exposure would be tested immediately.
Over the past 8 months, we have been able to mitigate the effects of this virus within the walls of Saint John XXIII Home. As the county numbers continue to rise, the risk of exposure increases significantly. We continue to be diligent related to mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing and we ask that you continue to do the same for the well-being of those we so passionately serve.