Two residents have tested positive to COVID-19 at a Beechworth mental health facility.
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Albury Wodonga Health and Beechworth Health Service today confirmed two residents at Beechworth's Blackwood Cottage tested positive to the virus on Friday.
Blackwood Cottage is a residential mental health facility which is located within Beechworth Health Service, with operations run by Albury Wodonga Health.
In a statement, Albury Wodonga Health said all Blackwood Cottage residents and all staff across the site undertook RAT and PCR tests earlier this week.
"Families have been notified and a deep clean of the facility is under way," the statement said.
"Both health services are undertaking precautionary measures to reduce the risks and maintain the safety of staff and patients in line with their outbreak management plans.
"Visitor restrictions are already in place at Beechworth Health Service facilities and investigations are under way to determine how the residents contracted the virus."
Albury Wodonga Health said patient, resident and staff privacy and confidentiality commitment and obligations prevent further details being shared.
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In October last year, an employee of Beechworth Health Service tested positive to COVID-19, putting the facility into lockdown.
Albury Wodonga Public Health Unit has reminded people of the importance of ensuring they are in good health before visiting or working in high-risk settings.
"This includes maintaining social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks and staying home when unwell," AWH said.
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