COVID-19 leads to 'six deaths' in Falkirk area care home

NHS Forth Valley has expressed deepest sympathy to the relatives of care home residents who sadly died after contracting coronavirus.

Health officials would not confirm the actual number of people who had died in Caledonian Court care home, in Victoria Road, Larbert, which last month confirmed individuals had tested positive for COVID019 at the premises.

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament today, MSP Monica Lennon said: “Today it has sadly been confirmed that six of my constituents from Caledonian Court care home have died in the last few days following an outbreak.

“On behalf of Scottish Labour I offer my sympathies to their loved ones and indeed to everyone who has lost someone during this awful pandemic.””

COVID-19 has led to a number of deaths in Caledonian Court Care Home

The outbreak is being managed in partnership by an incident management team led by NHS Forth Valley and the home’s owners, Care UK.

According to NHS Forth Valley, all appropriate support measures have been taken and strict infection control measures are in place.

Dr Jennifer Champion, NHS Forth Valley consultant in public health medicine, said: “We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost loved ones in these sad circumstances. The safety of residents is paramount and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.

“Other residents who have tested positive are isolating and further tests are being carried out on both staff and residents within the care home.”

Care UK’s regional director Elizabeth McKeegan added: “We would like to send our condolences to the families and friends of residents who have passed away. My team at the care home is working tirelessly to support residents at this difficult time.”