April 30, 2021
Safety Update
The Edgewood Summit vaccination rate remains high for Residents (99%) while the Employee and Auxiliary Staff rate is just above 70%. Edgewood Summit is proud to be among those with the safest record throughout the COVID pandemic and safety continues as our focus. Employees continue to be tested twice per week as mandated by Governor Jim Justice and our vigilant sanitizing efforts continue. We have had no positive COVID tests for over two weeks and all prior positive cases have resolved.
COVID Vaccination at Edgewood Summit continues to be made available with the help of the local pharmacy partnership with RX by Tel. Requests for vaccination can be made at our Reception desks. Governor Jim Justice announced an incentive plan this week for those aged 16-35 to be eligible for a $100 Saving Bond with a COVID vaccination. Details will be shared when available.
The CDC did announce a change and no longer require mask wearing outdoors for those fully vaccinated who are not in crowds. In addition, if all participating Residents have been fully vaccinated, masks are not required while dining or participating in activities. If some Residents are unvaccinated, masks are still required except when eating. Otherwise, please continue to:
- Wear a well-fitted Mask in the common areas within the building and when visiting with non-vaccinated individuals at increased health risk or those from multiple households.
- Socially distance from others at a minimum of 6 feet in public settings and in private settings with those who are non-vaccinated or at increased risk when possible.
- Hand wash frequently and use proper cough etiquette.
- Get tested if symptoms of COVID are suspected.
- Avoid non-essential travel. Residents do not need to quarantine upon return if fully vaccinated and have no symptoms and have not been in contact with a COVID positive person. If quarantine is necessary, the requirement is 10 days.
- All entry screening is done through the main lobbies/reception areas. Please do not enter without being screened. Contact the Nursing office to arrange the rapid COVID test at 304-346-2355 or 304-347-1954.
- Activities are taking place in person as well as virtual settings.
- The Edgewood Summit Dining Rooms and Café are open on a daily basis. A maximum capacity of diners at a given time is observed.
Onsite and virtual tours are welcomed. Contact our Marketing Department to hear about the lifestyle at Edgewood Summit along with current and new discounts available. Please call 304-346-2323.