Latest update: Aug. 10, 2026
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Update:
Current visitation guidelines: https://chcclynden.org/visitation/
Aug. 10, 2026: One employee tested positive for COVID Aug. 4. The employee did not work during their contagious period, so there was no potential exposure to residents or staff.
One employee also tested positive Aug. 6. Potentially exposed residents were tested according to health authority guidelines. All test results have been negative to date.
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CHCC will continue to test all staff and all consenting residents per local, state and federal guidelines. All staff members continue to be screened before they start work, and we monitor our residents daily, watching for any signs or symptoms of the virus. Infection control best practices are followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment is worn by all.