Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Veterans’ Services said it had called in the Department of Public Health after 15 residents and 10 workers at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home tested positive for COVID-19.
Massachusetts' Executive Office of Veterans' Services says it has called in the Department of Public Health amid a COVID-19 outbreak at the Chelsea Soldiers' HomeA veteran assisted living facility in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
Massachusetts' Executive Office of Veterans' Services said Monday that it had called in the Department of Public Health after 15 residents and 10 workers at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home tested positive for COVID-19. Officials say the first positive case came Wednesday, with an event on Sunday, May 28, believed to be the source of the outbreak.
"I wish those infected a speedy recovery and want to express my gratitude to all those who are working to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff," Secretary Jon Santiago of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services said in a statement."We remain vigilant in monitoring the situation in Chelsea, recognizing that although we are past the height of the pandemic, COVID-19 is endemic and cases will occur.
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