Debra Sciano, provincial leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific, told For me, these are wisdom figures women I have known for all of my 40 plus years in the community, she said. Every one of our sisters is really important, not only to us but feel they have touched a lot of lives we ll never be aware of.
The convent said there were other cases among the 88 nuns who are living in the facility, which is located about 10 miles from Milwaukee. All CDC guidelines are being followed regarding the care of sisters affected by COVID-19 and to avoid spread of the virus, including wearing masks, social distancing, and handwashing, the statement said.
Debra Sciano, provincial leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific, told For me, these are wisdom figures women I have known for all of my 40 plus years in the community, she said. Every one of our sisters is really important, not only to us but feel they have touched a lot of lives we ll never be aware of.
The convent said there were other cases among the 88 nuns who are living in the facility, which is located about 10 miles from Milwaukee. All CDC guidelines are being followed regarding the care of sisters affected by COVID-19 and to avoid spread of the virus, including wearing masks, social distancing, and handwashing, the statement said.
8 nuns die with COVID-19 in one week at convent
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
This aerial image taken with a drone shows the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Elm Grove, Wis. Eight nuns living in the suburban Milwaukee covent have died in the last week from COVID-19, according to the congregation. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP
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Eight nuns living at a retirement home for sisters in suburban Milwaukee died of COVID-19 complications in the last week including four who passed away on the same day a grim reminder of how quickly the virus can spread in congregate living situations, even when precautions are taken.
Sciano said the congregation isolated sisters who tested positive into the same area so they would have no contact with others. They are advised to stay in their rooms, where meals are brought to them. Funerals and memorial services are being broadcast on closed-circuit TV. Sciano declined to say how many other sisters have tested positive, citing the residents privacy.
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This aerial image taken with a drone shows the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Elm Grove, Wis. Eight nuns living in the suburban Milwaukee covent have died in the last week from COVID-19, according to the congregation. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)