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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Squamish's Hilltop House

The long-term facility saw a total of eight COVID cases.

The outbreak at Squamish's Hilltop House has been declared over as of Feb. 8, according to a letter to families sent out that day. 

According to Vancouver Coastal Health, an outbreak is declared when at least one resident tests positive for COVID-19, and there is a likelihood of transmission to other residents or staff.

Hilltop House serves the entire Sea to Sky Corridor.

"The COVID-19 outbreak precautions at Hilltop House have now been lifted. Visitation can return to pre-outbreak scheduling," reads the letter signed by Lorelei V. Stanley, the Vancouver Coastal Health facility's manager sent out Monday and posted on VCH's website.

"Hilltop House staff will continue to use all appropriate precautions to ensure the health and safety of both residents and staff. Thank you for your support and understanding as we responded to this outbreak."

As of the latest released health authority data, there had been a total of eight COVID-19 cases at Squamish's Hilltop House. Six positive cases were among residents, while two were staff. 

Everyone has been cleared as of Feb. 8. There are no remaining active cases, according to a spokesperson for VCH. 

The outbreak was first declared on Jan. 13, the same day residents and staff were vaccinated against the virus.

There were no deaths associated with the outbreak. 

During the outbreak period, only compassionate visits for those residents at the end of life were permitted. 

The latest long-term care COVID-19 numbers are released each Thursday by the BC Centre for Disease Control.

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