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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
By Lucinda Cameron & Kirsty Feerick

Tenth resident dies after Covid-19 outbreak at Skye care home

A tenth resident has tragically died in an outbreak of coronavirus at a care home on the Isle of Skye.

Thirty residents and 29 staff have now tested positive for coronavirus at Home Farm Care Home in Portree.

The latest resident lost their life after battling with the deadly virus on Friday.

NHS Highland has stepped in to play a greater role in running the home after the Care Inspectorate raised concerns.

A spokesman for HC-One, the home's operator, said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with all families who have lost a loved one from coronavirus and we are doing our utmost to support them during this difficult time."

On Thursday, the Care Inspectorate lodged a court bid to cancel HC-One's registration, which could prevent it from running the facility.

The regulator said it had "serious and significant concerns" about the quality of care in the home following an unannounced inspection this week.

HC-One said on Friday: "We have a comprehensive coronavirus contingency plan in place, which was created by our clinical director and reflects the latest Government guidance.

"We are working closely with our local health and care partners, and we have all the medical equipment, PPE and supplies we need to protect residents and colleagues alike.

"We are proud of our colleagues and how they have risen to the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak by showing huge dedication and commitment to our residents.

"We are providing round-the-clock support for all our teams, and we are also grateful to relatives for their ongoing support and understanding."

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