Thirteen residents at a Glasgow care home die in one week following suspected outbreak of coronavirus
A Four Seasons Health Care spokeswoman said:"With deep sadness we can confirm that 13 residents at Burlington Care Home have passed away over the past seven days.
"Our condolences are with their families and we are providing them with our ongoing support during this difficult time."Within the home the focus of the team continues to be the ongoing care and protection of all our residents and our colleagues, two of whom are currently being treated for coronavirus."
She said strict protocols on infectious diseases were in place, including social distancing, and staff were"closely monitoring" the health of other residents and workers. "In these exceptional circumstances we are sincerely grateful for the dedication of our colleagues and can assure our residents and their families that we are putting all our resources and energy into supporting and protecting everyone in our homes," she added.Rev Muriel Pearson, minister of Cranhill Parish Church, has said her congregation will be"desperately shocked and saddened" by the deaths.
"In days to come we will be able to mourn together and to celebrate the sacrificial caring offered by social care staff and medical staff."
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