Inquiries conducted over positive cases of COVID-19 at aged care facility in Caddens

Earlier today (Wednesday 15 April 2020), officers from Nepean Police Area Command conducted inquiries after a health care worker at an aged care facility at Caddens tested positive to COVID-19.

Police spoke with the organization’s CEO and the facility manager, and have been provided significant information relating to possible contacts with residents and other staff, as well as workplace health and safety arrangements.

It is understood the woman was not symptomatic while at work, and was last on duty on Thursday 2 April 2020.

She was tested after this date when advised of contact with a person – not from the facility – who tested positive to COVID-19.

No further police action is expected to be required.

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