Cape Coronavirus: 60 At Brewster Nursing Home Test Positive

BREWSTER, MA — Nearly two-thirds of the residents at a Brewster Nursing home have tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to town officials.

Brewster's health department confirmed that 60 of Pleasant Bay Nursing's 92 residents have contracted COVID-19. The news comes after the facility began three rounds of testing on APril 10 after several residents experienced symptoms of the virus. Five residents at the nursing home remain untested.

Town officials did not provide any information on the condition of the patients.

Health department officials said they are working closely with the Visiting Nurses Association and state and county agencies to ensure residents and staff have access to care and precautions are taken to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Cape Cod Healthcare and the Visiting Nurses Association are ensuring adequate staffing levels and personal protective equipment, according to town officials.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health also confirmed that there are also more than 30 cases of the virus at Royal Cape Cod Nursing Center, 10 to 30 at South Dennis Healthcare Center and fewer than 10 cases at Bourne Manor and JML Falmouth.

View the complete report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.