Staff member at Burnaby care home tests positive for coronavirus

A staff member working at a Burnaby long-term care home has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Fraser Health, the staff member works at Normanna, which is owned and operated by Norwegian Old People’s Home Association.

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“A Fraser Health rapid response team is at the site and communication with residents and families is underway,” said Fraser Health. “The staff member is currently in self-isolation at their home.”

Enhanced COVID-19 control measures are in place at the site, and the health authority is working to identify anyone who may have been exposed.

In a press conference on Monday afternoon, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that 294 new COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths have been confirmed in the province since Friday.