Capitola nursing facility reports dozens of COVID-19 cases
CAPTIOLA, Calif. (KION) Dozens of COVID-19 have been reported at the Pacific Coast Manor nursing facility in Capitola, according to the parent company Covenant Care.
The facility reports that a total of 39 residents have tested positive, and 5 of them have recovered. A total of 29 staff members have tested positive and 12 have recovered.
The facility says all residents and staff will be tested for COVID-19, and it said it has screened staff before they enter, prohibited visitors, provided PPE, created an observation unit for new admissions and designated separate wings for COVID-19 positive residents in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.