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Two members of staff in the Burlington Court care home tested positive for Covid-19

Thirteen residents at a Glasgow nursing home have died, a week after a suspected outbreak of the coronavirus.

employees at the Burlington Court Care Home, Cranhill, said they were "closely monitoring" the health of Other People in their care, and that "strict protocols" were in place.

All of The Deceased residents had the basis been the underlying health conditions and their families made aware of.

Two employees have tested positive and will be treated in the hospital.

As first reported, said the nursing home, the tests were not carried out on The Residents , they were only performed when the people were hospitalized.

'Extraordinary circumstances,'

A Four Seasons Health Care spokeswoman said: "it is With profound sadness that we confirm that 13 residents in a Burlington nursing home have died in The Past Seven Days .

"Our condolences with their families, and we provide you with our ongoing support during this difficult time.

"The death of a loved one is always traumatic, regardless of the circumstances.

"Inside the house, the focus of The Team is to continue the ongoing care and protection for all of our residents and our colleagues, two of which are currently treated coronavirus. "

you said, strict protocols for infectious diseases in place, including social distancing, and the employees were monitored the health of the other residents and workers.

"In this exception We Are sincerely grateful for the commitment of our colleagues and can assure you that our residents and their families, we put all of our resources and energy in the support and protection of everyone in our family," she added.

Hand-drawn pictures of rainbows in the Windows of the home care

A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected, as well as the employees and the wider community.

"These are unprecedented times and our social care sector work under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic.

"The Social care sector plays an important role in supporting people To Live well, in their homes or in one of the cosy atmosphere, and we will do everything we can to support the industry, people with the support they need. "

On Twitter, Nicola Sturgeon said her thoughts were with the nursing home residents and the families of those who died.

'Shocked and saddened,'

Rev Muriel Pearson, minister of Cranhill parish Church, has said, their meeting will be desperate "shocked and saddened" by the death.

She Said the members will visit The Residents of Burlington care home since it was built.

"We Are all thinking of the employees and residents of one of The Best nursing homes where the staff are great and treat The Residents Like Family ," she added.

"In the coming days, we will be able to grieve and the self-sacrificing care to celebrate offered by The Social care staff and the medical staff. "

The Care Inspectorate has been made aware of the death and are in contact with the care service, as well as The Local health and social care partnership.

A spokesman said: "We Are aware of the tragic death of The Residents in this nursing home as a result of the Covid-19.

"Our thoughts are with the families of the victims as well as the staff and the surroundings of the home.

"All of Scotland social care sector work under very difficult circumstances to care for people during the pandemic, and the maintenance, the inspection, and to do everything possible to assist you. "

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Source of news: bbc.com