Due to the current increase in COVID 19 cases throughout Franklin County, skilled nursing facilities have been mandated by the State to test all staff bi-weekly. Last week both Wellsville Retirement Community and Rock Creek of Ottawa each had one confirmed positive staff member.
As a result of a staff member testing positive, each facility is required to test all staff and residents two times, one week apart. The Franklin County Health Department will be facilitating the staff testing at each location by deployment of the Mobile Health Trailer conducting drive-thru testing. The Health Department will also assist with the testing of residents at each facility location.
Interim Health Director, Nick Robbins, says all the long term care facilities have done everything in their power to keep residents safe throughout the pandemic. He appreciates their efforts and appreciate their willingness to work with the Health Department to mitigate the spread of the virus.
There were 24 new cases reported on Friday, with 90 active cases and four hospitalizations.
