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GREAT BARRINGTON â A COVID outbreak at Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that began earlier this month has shaved staff levels down to a skeleton crew, and the state has sent a rapid response team to help.
As of Jan. 19, 28 employees and 25 residents are infected at the facility off Route 23, according to a text message obtained by The Eagle.
The notification, which was sent to all staff, residents and their guardians or families from Administrator Christopher Duncan, also said some staff will be returning from quarantine over the next few days. The vast majority of residents and staff received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 5, according to another message from Duncan sent on Jan. 13. Two clinics for second doses are scheduled for Jan. 26 and Feb. 6. Duncan also said the facility is working with Berkshire Medical Center to provide monoclonal antibody therapy for those residents who are eligible and consent; the therapy will be used in th