Nursing home is recovering after seeing second outbreak
The Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois has lost nine residents due to COVID-19.
Posted: Dec 9, 2020 6:40 PM
Posted By: Porsha Williams
NEWTON, Ill. (WTHI) - The Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois has lost nine residents due to COVID-19.
35 staff members have tested positive from the virus since April when the virus first hit their facility.
but the nursing home says they are still Newton Strong.
As of now, one person is recovering from the virus.
The other cases are considered recovered and not active.
Newton tests everyone twice a week, that includes staff and residents.