The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has confirmed a false-positive result in a previously announced COVID-19 lab report for a staff member in Grey Gables long-term care (LTC) home.
After the initial positive test result was received on May 17, the sample was re-tested and second and third tests were undertaken. Those results all came back negative and no outbreak declaration is required.
“We feel incredible relief with this news and we thank public health for their assistance getting these results back quickly,” said Jennifer Cornell, executive director of LTC in Grey County. “We need to remain vigilant. Physical distancing strategies and thorough infection control protocols remain in place.”
At the time of the first result, the individual went into self-isolation at their place of residence and the home was notified.
All outbreak protocols, case management and contact tracing activities were put in place to ensure safety while waiting for the later results.
As previously reported, GBHU has conducted universal testing at all three LTC facilities, and now, all three facilities are reporting no COVID-19 cases in patients or staff.
