The Little Sisters of the Poor, St Joseph's Home Ferrybank, have confirmed that one resident has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Mother Superior said they are engaging with the HSE and relevant authorities during this difficult time and that they have implemented a specialised plan to provide appropriate care to residents and staff.
Sister Rosaleen said Covid-19 presents considerable challenges for their nursing home and nursing homes across Ireland.
St. Joseph's have thanked their staff and the extended community for their fantastic commitment and dedication.
They remain committed to providing residents with the best possible care and have asked the media to respect the privacy of the residents and staff during this difficult time and say they will not be commenting further.
“The Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph’s Home Ferry bank, can confirm that one case of Covid-19 has been confirmed amongst one resident. We are engaging with the HSE and relevant authorities during this difficult time and have implemented a specialised plan to provide appropriate care to residents and staff. Covid-19 presents considerable challenges for our nursing home and nursing homes across Ireland. We take this opportunity to thank our staff and the extended community for their fantastic commitment and dedication. During this difficult time, we remain committed to providing our residents with the best possible care. We ask the media to respect the privacy of the residents and staff during this difficult time and we will not be commenting further.”
