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KLCC s Tiffany Eckert reports on a large COVID-19 outbreak in a long term memory care facility in Florence, OR.
In the midst of a COVID outbreak, Lane County Public Health is supporting Spruce Point Memory Care facility with case mitigation and vaccination opportunities.
Credit Spruce Point Memory Care
Nineteen residents with memory loss have contracted coronavirus at Spruce Point Memory Care in Florence. Six staff members have also tested positive via rapid antigen test.
Public Health spokesperson Jason Davis said they’re working with the facility to try to mitigate the spread. A vaccination team is on site to encourage unvaccinated staff to get the shot.