(Guthrie Center) Guthrie County Public Health has identified seven cases of COVID-19 in an assisted living care facility in Guthrie County. The seven cases include both staff and residents at Lakeside Village.
According to IDPH, an outbreak is when three or more cases of COVID-19 are identified among residents of a facility.
The facility has notified residents and their families and, consistent with IDPH guidelines, the affected residents are in isolation. The Lakeside Village leadership team is working closely with Guthrie County Public Health to protect the health of all residents and staff with additional testing.
Guthrie County Public Health is continuing to work closely with all of their long term and assisted living facilities, in conjunction with the County Emergency Management Agency, to provide guidance, personal protective equipment, medical resources and training as they are needed.
As of May 1st, there are 22 total cases of COVID-19 in Guthrie County. Guthrie County Public Health continues to work closely with state and local partners to respond to this ongoing pandemic.
