Milton Keynes care home celebrates being declared Covid-19 free

Lakeview Lodge Care Home in Bletchley had the swabs carried out for current infections as well as antibody tests to trace historical cases.

The home has had three historical cases of Covid-19 but has now been given a clean bill of health.

Managing director Alykhan Kachra said: “This is fantastic news and a credit to the hard work and efforts of our staff...Our care homes have worked extremely hard to protect our residents against the threat of Covid- 19.

"We know this does not mean the threat has ended and we will continue to remain vigilant to its’ potential dangers, in order to keep our residents safe and well.

"Each care home continues to follow rigorous infection control procedures and the group has sufficient supplies of PPE to keep everyone well stocked and looked after."

The home remains closed to visitors but the policy is under review with a view to implementing socially distanced garden visits should the infection rates in the wider community remain low.

Meanwhile Lakeview residents have been enjoying video calls with relatives, as well as receiving daily phone calls, cards and letters.

Alykhan said morale at the home remains high as staff go above and beyond to keep residents happy, healthy and entertained.

Residents are enjoying taking part in the group’s annual gardening competition with numerous projects underway to bring colour to their gardens.