This evening, Wednesday, April 15, Glenburn Home is reporting the death of a second resident. The first was reported on Tuesday, April 14. As of this evening, Glenburn is reporting seven other residents have tested positive for COVID-19 with two of those admitted to the hospital. In addition, five employees have tested positive and are now under quarantine for 14 days.

The announcement, made by Glenburn Executive Director Sue Sowders and Administrator Jean Johanningsmeier, said:

“Regrettably, even with all the contingency planning and timely preventative measures we have implemented, Glenburn Home has lost two residents to COVID-19. Please join us in keeping these residents and their loved ones in your prayers as they grieve these terrible losses. They need our support at this difficult time, and Glenburn Home is doing everything we can to be helpful.

“Seven other residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Two of those residents have been admitted to the hospital. The other five residents have been moved to an isolated COVID-19 unit within the facility, where they are being tended to by members of our emergency staff, who have been trained to care for COVID-19 patients.

“Five employees of Glenburn have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and are now under quarantine for fourteen (14) days.

“We have notified public health officials as required and are following procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. We are taking every step as recommended by authorities to contain the spread. We want to make residents, their families, and our dedicated staff aware of this situation and reassure everyone that we are on top of it.

“Developments are changing day by day, minute by minute. Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our community. We must also recognize our team for the concern and commitment they have shown to our residents during this challenging time. Our mission has never been more meaningful.
We ask that our residents and staff do all that they can to support our community by following the recommendations set forth by the CDC: Social Distancing/staying home if possible • Washing Hands for 20 seconds with soap and water • Self-isolating if showing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 • Seek medical assistance as necessary.

”Thank you all for your support. We will provide updates regularly. If you have any questions, please let us know. “