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91-year-old moved to Noble's as coronavirus precaution

Nursing home resident thought to be oldest person to be tested here

A 91-year-old who is thought to be the oldest person to be tested for coronavirus on the Island has been moved to Noble's Hospital.

The nursing home resident was transferred to the Covid-19 ward as a precaution after an assessment by clinicians.

Contact tracing is underway and the Department of Health and Social Care is supporting the management of the nursing home, with provision being made at the facility to allow its residents to self-isolate comfortably.

Visiting is currently not allowed at nursing and care homes.

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