Dar tal-Providenza resident dies after testing positive for Covid-19

The 30-year old resident tested positive on February 18th during routine tests that are conducted by Dar tal-Providenza.

The resident was immediately transferred to St Thomas Hospital in line with protocols adopted by the Home. In the meantime, residents and care workers who were in contact with the person who resulted positive were put under preventive quarantine.

The person died yesterday and her funeral is taking place this afternoon at the Siġġiewi Parish Church. Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends.

The Home is in constant contact with the Department of Public Health and is taking all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all its residents and employees.

In fact, vaccination with the first dose started on Monday 15th February 2021 for the residents as well as for the employees.

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