Two COVID-19 deaths at Pocomoke nursing home, cases more than double in less than a week – 47abc – WMDT

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. Worcester County health officials say a Pocomoke nursing home has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases as well as two coronavirus deaths in the last week.

The total number of COVID cases at Hartley Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation has more than doubled since Wednesday. The facility also goes by the name Peak Healthcare at Hartley Hall. As of Sunday, they had 33 resident cases and 22 staff cases. Unfortunately, one resident and one staff member have also died from coronavirus. These numbers compare to last Wednesday when the facility reported 16 staff cases, 10 resident cases and zero COVID-19 deaths.

Worcester County health officials say ever since the pandemic began the facility has been proactive in asking for resources. Theyve reached out to us for mental health support for staff. The facility has been incredibly proactive, even more so than is required. They have opted for twice weekly testing for surveillance of asymptomatic cases in staff and residents. Weekly testing is what is required. So they are doing double what is required, says Travis Brown with the Worcester County Health Department.

Brown says Hartly was one of the first to request and receive a visit from the states strike team back in April. They also signed up for staffing support via the Chesapeake Registry.

The Worcester County Health Department says Hartly does not have in-person visitations at this time but theyre having virtual visits between residents and families.

Hartley Hall Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at: 1006 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851.

The numbers on the states coronavirus website are updated every Wednesday.

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