May 7th, 2021

This week, Morris Health Services had no staff or residents test positive for COVID-19; however, a few test results are still pending. We are following recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• West Wind Village – WWV is open to indoor visits. We encourage visitors to call and schedule visits in advance. We also encourage visitors to become vaccinated and test for COVID.   Please contact Katlyn at 320-589-7960 for more information. 
  • We are happy to report another step in relaxing resident restrictions.  This week the MN Department of Health (MDH) announced that fully vaccinated residents may participate in activities and dining without social distancing and without use of source control masks.  If unvaccinated residents are present, all residents are expected to wear source control masks except while eating, and the unvaccinated residents need to maintain social distancing.  Residents will need to wear masks getting to and from the dining or activity room, but if there are no unvaccinated residents, masks can be removed and vaccinated residents can sit near each other.

• Skyview Senior Living – Both Skyview Court and Plaza are open for indoor visits.  We encourage visitors to call and schedule visits in advance. We also encourage visitors to become vaccinated and test for COVID.  Visits can we scheduled with Sophie at 320-589-4582.

Unfortunately, while cases in long-term care centers remain relatively low due to vaccination efforts, case rates in our local communities have climbed dramatically again. County positivity rates continue to dictate testing frequency and visitation policies. Data published Tuesday show there were 193 people in Minnesota’s hospitals getting intensive care for COVID-19 complications the day before, a rise of 21% from last week.

You are a key partner in keeping our care center open for visiting and ending this pandemic. We encourage you to connect with your primary health care provider or use the Vaccine Locator map (Vaccine Locations / COVID-19 Updates and Information – State of Minnesota (mn.gov)) to find a vaccine appointment near you.

Please follow our Facebook page (@Morris Health Services & @Skyview Senior Living) or our website (www.mhs.sfhs.org) for all COVID updates and information on what is happening inside our care center. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Paula at 320-589-7900, if you have any questions or concerns.