Coronavirus Update
View the information below for BV’s Updates on COVID-19.
View Our External Resources
External Resources:
Communicable_Disease_General_Guidelines
Current CDC information about COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination in Long-Term Care Facilities
Answering Common Questions about COVID-19 Vaccine
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Checklist: Older Persons
Older adults (those age 60+) are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19
April 30, 2020
This video illustrates an explanation of COVID-19 growth.
April 29, 2020
As of 4/29, there are still 7 Residents in skilled care memory support with positive tests and all continue to be stable.
Of the 11 Team Members who tested positive, 9 already have, or are in the process of, returning to work due to recovering from COVID-19. The additional 2 continue to self-isolate according to CDC and DOH guidelines.
As cases change, we will keep the community updated.
April 28, 2020
As of 4/28, there are still 7 Residents in skilled care memory support with positive tests and all continue to be stable.
Of the 11 Team Members who tested positive, 7 already have, or are in the process of, returning to work due to recovering from COVID-19. The additional 4 continue to self-isolate according to CDC and DOH guidelines.
As cases change, we will keep the community updated.
April 22, 2020
Covid-19 Case Update
A Team Member who works in skilled nursing memory support tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, Brethren Village has 18 positive COVID-19 cases: 11 Team Members, and 7 skilled nursing memory support Residents. As previously announced, four skilled nursing memory support Residents that tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. All four had underlying health conditions.
Tests are being conducted when signs, symptoms and exposure risks have been identified. At this time, specific Residents and Team Members who meet current Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control criteria for testing are being tested.
As positive cases are identified, we will keep the community updated.
April 20, 2020
In this video update, John Snader, BV’s President & CEO, provides an in-depth look at the number of COVID-19 cases on campus, the steps BV has taken to mitigate the virus, and why it’s not yet time to lift restrictions.
April 17, 2020
New Resources have been added below and in the External Resource section at the bottom of this page:
Team Member Illness Guidelines REVISED 4_17_2020
Information for People who are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Case Update
A Team Member who works in skilled nursing memory support and 3 skilled nursing memory support Residents tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, Brethren Village has 17 positive COVID-19 cases: 10 Team Members, and 7 skilled nursing memory support Residents.
As positive cases are identified, we will keep you updated.
April 14, 2020
Covid-19 Case Update
A Team Member who works in skilled nursing tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, Brethren Village has 13 positive COVID-19 cases: 9 Team Members, and 4 skilled nursing memory support Residents.
As positive cases are identified, we will keep the community updated.
April 13, 2020
Covid-19 Case Update
Two Team Members who work in skilled nursing tested positive for COVID-19. Also, a skilled nursing memory support Resident, who was positive for COVID-19, has passed away. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family. At this time, Brethren Village has 12 active, positive COVID-19 cases: 8 Team Members, and 4 skilled nursing memory support Residents. The (now) 4 skilled nursing memory support Residents who passed away were all positive, and are not included in these counts.
Tests are being conducted when signs, symptoms and exposure risks have been identified. At this time, specific Residents and Team Members who meet current Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control criteria for testing are being tested.
As positive cases are identified, we will keep the community updated.
View Revised Team Member Illness Guidelines: Team Member Illness Guidelines REVISED 4_13_2020
April 10, 2020
Covid-19 Case Update
Today we learned that an additional Resident in skilled nursing memory support and a Team Member who worked in skilled nursing memory support both tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, Brethren Village has 11 positive COVID-19 cases: 6 Team Members, and 5 skilled nursing memory support Residents. Tests are being conducted when signs, symptoms and exposure risks have been identified. At this time, specific Residents and Team Members who meet current Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control criteria for testing are being tested. As positive cases are identified, we will keep the community updated.