12 residents die at Fife care home after coronavirus outbreak

NHS Fife has confirmed 12 people died from the virus at the West Park Care Home in Leslie. Visiting to the home has been suspended amid the outbreak with no new admissions.

In a statement issued on the NHS Fife website it said: “A total of 30 residents have tested positive for the virus. A further 21 staff have also tested positive for COVID-19.

Sadly, 12 people have died after contracting COVID-19 and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time. Visiting is currently suspended, and the care home is closed to new admissions.

“NHS Fife’s Health Protection Team and the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership are working closely with Fife Council’s Environmental Health Service to support to the management of the care home and offer advice to reduce further transmission of the virus.”

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