Lyndoch Living staff return positive COVID-19 tests but no residents infected at this stage

While it is unclear how many members have tested positive, the aged care facility said all residents were currently well.

"We can confirm that all residents are well and no one is displaying any symptoms at this stage and there is no evidence of onsite transmission," the statement said.

"Lyndoch Living has a strong COVID-19 management program in place for residents, clients and team members.

"We have notified public health officials as required, and we are following the procedures recommended by the Department of Health and the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia and advice from our Infection Control Advisor.

"We want to thank the entire Lyndoch community for their support and understanding over the past week. Keeping our residents and the team who care for them as safe as possible is a shared responsibility between Lyndoch Living and our entire community, and we ask everyone to continue in this commitment.

"We have had a great track record in managing COVID. We wish to reassure, that Lyndoch continues to do everything possible to protect the safety and wellbeing of its residents, team members, and the broader Lyndoch community."

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