According to a news release issued Nov. 27, two staff at Morgan Place (3288 156A St.) tested positive for COVID-19. (Google Maps)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at South Surrey’s Morgan Place

Two staff members test positive

Fraser Health has declared an outbreak at Morgan Place Care Facility, located in South Surrey.

According to a news release issued Nov. 27, two staff at Morgan Place (3288 156A St.) tested positive for COVID-19.

“Fraser Health has declared an outbreak, and our rapid response team is at the site. Communication with residents and families is underway.”

MAP: See the locations of 32 COVID-19 outbreaks in Fraser Health seniors’ homes as of Nov. 25

Fraser Health says it has worked with the site to implement the following:

· Staffing levels will be supported to maintain resident care.

· Visitors are restricted throughout the facility.

· Staff and residents movement in the facility has been restricted.

· Cleaning and infection control measures have been enhanced.

· Residents, families and staff are being notified.

· Twice a day screening of all staff and residents.

“At this time, it is critically important for people living in the Fraser Health region to use the COVID-19 assessment tool and get tested as soon as you have COVID-19-like symptoms, even mild ones.”

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