As of December 27^th, there are zero cases of COVID-19 among Gracedale residents. Fourteen staff members have tested positive for the virus and are currently in quarantine.

Currently, 92% of residents have been vaccinated with 71% also having received the booster; 87% of healthcare workers are vaccinated. Gracedale continues to offer vaccination clinics as well as booster shots against the virus. Visits are still being scheduled, but all visitors are requested to wear N-95 or K-95 masks while in the facility.

“The vaccinations are helping to suppress infections at Gracedale,” says Administrator Jennifer Stewart-King. “We continue to wear masks, practice proper hand hygiene and use social distancing to protect our most vulnerable residents.”

“I want to remind everyone that the pandemic isn’t over yet and flu season has also started,” says Lamont McClure. “We are taking every precaution at Gracedale to protect our most vulnerable residents. Please get vaccinated and, if you begin showing symptoms, get tested and quarantine.”

Employees and residents of Gracedale began receiving vaccinations against COVID-19 in December 2020.