Nine elderly residents from the Long-Term Continued Care Unit at Atalaia Living Care have been diagnosed with scabies. The news was confirmed to DIÁRIO by a member of the institution’s Board. According to the same source, the contingency plan for controlling infectious diseases was activated right away. “All infection control…
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There is an outbreak of scabies at the Atalaia home, in Caniço, confirmed the Atalaia Living Care Association. “An outbreak of scabies was detected in the long-term care unit” of Atalaia. A situation that is being monitored by the health delegate. Employees were informed of all the care and procedures…
In a brief press statement, a spokesperson for the Social Security confirmed to JM that they have received four formal complaints involving three elderly residential homes managed by private individuals.