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A Charlotte senior living facility has confirmed that a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died and two positive staff members are in quarantine.
“Thrive Senior Living is heartbroken to share that a resident of The Social at Cotswold has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. This is a profoundly difficult time, and we are grieving this loss together as we extend our deepest sympathy to family and loved ones. Our of respect for this resident’s family we will not be sharing any further details.
Within the last week, Thrive Senior Living has tested the majority of residents at The Social at Cotswold COVID-19, and we can confirm there are currently 14 residents in the community who have tested positive for COVID-19; two positive team members remain at home in self-quarantine. We have informed our residents and their family members and continue to share our heartfelt wishes for their recovery.
Our highest priority remains the well-being of our residents and team members. We continue practicing an extremely diligent and aggressive approach to health as part of our commitment to providing a clean and safe environment for all. We continue to follow all protocol and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mecklenburg County Health Department to help ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte senior living facility has confirmed that 15 residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement, The Social at Cotswold located, on Randolph Road near Wendover Road, confirms that 15 residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
A public relations representative sent WCCB the following statement from The Social at Cotswold:
“Within the last week, Thrive Senior Living has tested the majority of residents at The Social at Cotswold COVID-19, and we can confirm there are currently 15 residents within its community who have tested positive. We have informed these residents and their family members and continue to share our heartfelt wishes for their recovery.
Our highest priority remains the well-being of our residents and team members. We continue practicing an extremely diligent and aggressive approach to health. This involves rigorous and ongoing testing procedures and continuously updated policies to ensure the health and safety of our residents and team members. We have also implemented isolation protocol as one of the many best practices we are prioritizing for care. The Social at Cotswold continues to follow all protocol and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mecklenburg County Health Department to help ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.”