QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING IN PERSONAL CARE HOMES What is a rapid test for COVID -19 and how does it work? The rapid test units being used for this pilot , called Abbott Panbio COVID -19 antigen test , can provide COVID -19 results in about 20 minutes. The test is taken with […]

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December 17 , 2020 Asymptomatic Testing Pilot Project Family Letter December 17, 2020 Dear Resident/ Family, The health and safety of our personal care home residents, and the staff who care for them each and every day, is a top priority. Since the spring, we have implemented a number of precautions to protect your […]

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