This week we had 2 additional care center residents and 0 staff test positive for COVID-19. Our county positivity rate continues to be over 10%. Following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines, we are required to test our care center staff twice weekly. We are completing testing for all staff members today on Friday 11/13/20, and I will update you with those results as soon as we receive them. Our next testing date of all residents and staff is Tuesday, 11/17/20. The high county positivity rate also restricts us from allowing indoor visitation until further notice.

As of today, Bridgeway Estates has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Due to the county positivity rate, we are still not allowed to host indoor visitation at this time.

This week Governor Walz announced new COVID-19 restrictions. These include earlier bar and restaurant closing times and 10 person limits on all indoor and outdoor gatherings. We encourage everyone in their efforts to control the spread of the virus including wearing masks, social distancing and the recent turning back of the dial by the State. Thank you again for being partners with us in fighting the COVID-19 virus.