Dun Eisdean Update

01 October 2021 at 16:53:42

A total of 13 cases of COVID have been identified at the Dun Eisdean Care Home in Stornoway.

Test and Protect is continuing and non-essential visiting has been temporarily suspended.

Residents' families have been informed of the current situation and will be kept up to date on an ongoing basis.   

Teams from NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are supporting the Care Home with their arrangements for infection prevention and control.  All measures are being taken to help prevent the spread of the infection and maintain the well-being of residents.

A number of individuals have been identified as close contacts of positive cases and have been required to self-isolate to help prevent further spread of the virus.   

If you have been required to self-isolate, please ensure you do not leave your home because you have or might have COVID-19, and couple potentially pass it on to others.    

•             Do not go to work, school, shops or any other public places  

•             Do not use public transport  

•             Do not go out to get food and medicine - order it online or ask someone to bring it to your home  

•             Do not have visitors in your home  

•             Do not go out to exercise  

•             Children must not attend nursery or school  

THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR HOME IS TO TAKE A COVID-19 TEST OR IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

Individuals waiting for test results are asked to wait 48 hours before phoning about their results.