LutherCare Communities has confirmed there are 34 positive cases of COVID-19 among its residents at Luther Special Care Home and four cases among its staff. Twenty-three staff members are self-isolating.

Operations Lead, Ivan Olfert, says, “Staffing at the care home has become strained, however, we are working with our partners within the health system and our staff as we strive to maintain our high standard of quality care.” He adds that the health and safety of residents and staff are top priority. No other details are being released to respect the privacy of residents, staff and families.

The care home has 129 beds for level 3 and 4 care, including a secure 49-bed dementia care unit. Olfert says outbreak control measures have been implemented and residents’ families have been alerted.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says an outbreak is declared when two or more people outside of a home setting test positive for COVID-19. As of Monday morning, there were 29 outbreaks in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. Click here for the provincial outbreak list.

As of Monday morning, the province’s list of outbreaks includes 19 long term and personal care homes, assisted living and group homes.