Coronavirus deaths at Skye care home hit by outbreak

30 residents and 27 members of staff have tested positive for coronavirus at Home Farm care home on the Isle of Skye.

Two residents have died at a coronavirus-hit care home in Skye which has 57 confirmed cases.

A total of 30 residents at Home Farm in Portree were confirmed on Monday as having tested positive for Covid-19, including two who later died.

There are also 27 members of staff who have contracted coronavirus.

A spokeswoman for the home said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the families who have lost a loved one from coronavirus and we are doing our utmost to support them during this difficult time.

“We have a comprehensive coronavirus contingency plan in place, which was created by our clinical director and reflects the latest government guidance.

“We are working closely with our local health and care partners, and we have secured the medical equipment, PPE and supplies we need to protect residents and colleagues alike.

“Whilst a number of colleagues are away unwell or self-isolating, we have had the team members required to safely care for all residents, with additional support being drawn from our other Scottish homes and the senior regional team.”

The GMB union is calling for an investigation into the premises.

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