COVID-19 outbreak, Sidmouth care home

Devon & Cornwall Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a COVID outbreak and three deaths at a care home in Sidford, Devon.

The investigation is currently being led by Devon & Cornwall Police in partnership with a multi-agency safeguarding response.

Police are currently awaiting post-mortem results on one of the deceased people, while investigations concerning the other two deceased remain on going.

A multi-agency operation has been launched to maintain safeguarding of those residents in the home.

North East and West Devon commander Chief Superintendent Dan Evans said: “I’ve no doubt there will be concern in the community regarding this incident and we are doing everything possible to help those bereaved families, while also working with partners to communicate to those with relatives remaining within the home.

“This is a complex investigation involving ourselves and multi-agency partners with safeguarding of residents at its core.

“There is significant work underway to understand the current situation and progress the investigation as quickly as possible, while maintaining the safety of care home residents, staff, police officers and partner agency staff.”



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