COVID-19 News

COVID-19 Recent Updates

July 1, 2025

We have learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  This team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted. Masking is currently required for Oregon House.

April 14, 2025

The masking requirement for Ephrata House has been discontinued. Masking is optional for all households at this time.

March 26, 2025

The team has learned of additional Ephrata house residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Masking is currently required for Ephrata Household.

March 25, 2025

The team has learned of a healthcare resident who tested positive for COVID-19.  Masking for this household and contact trace testing is being conducted.

March 24, 2025

Masking in now optional for all heath care and Personal care households.

March 19, 2025

The team has learned of a team member who has tested positive for COVID-19. This team member is isolating per protocol. No close resident contact noted and contact trace testing is being conducted for other team members.

March 4, 2025

We have learned of a team member in PC who tested positive for COVID today. Contact tracing and testing are being conducted.

February 10, 2025

We have learned of a team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  This team member had no resident contact and contact trace testing for fellow team members is being conducted. Team member is isolating per protocol.

January 27, 2025

The team has learned of a therapy team member who tested positive for COVID this morning.  This team member did not work since 1/24/25 and therefore no concern for resident or team member exposure.  Therapy staff is isolating per protocol.

Just an update, due to exposures from team members last week, we did three rounds of resident testing for all residents in Oregon and Manheim houses… all residents remain negative.

January 21, 2025

The team has learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Contact trace testing is being conducted for exposed team members and residents.  Team member is isolating per protocol.

The team has learned of an additional healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon.  This team member had no resident contact and contact trace testing is being conducted for fellow team members.

January 17, 2025

We have learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon.  Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

January 7, 2025

Due to continued respiratory illness in the community, the decision has been made to require masking in all Personal Care households at this time.

January 3, 2025

All Lancaster House residents have tested negative today. All healthcare resident COVID testing is complete for the moment. Oregon House residents continue with daily surveillance for influenza. Healthcare continues to mask on all households.

Today we have learned of a facilities team member who tested positive for COVID-19 on 12/30/24. There was not an exposure to staff or residents and team member is isolating per protocol. 

December 30, 2024

Over the weekend we have learned of one healthcare team member who did test positive for Flu A and a different healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Both team members are isolating per protocol.

Follow up testing for COVID exposure is in process. Masking remains in effect for healthcare households at this time.

December 19, 2024

Throughout the past week, we have learned of two healthcare team members who tested positive for COVID-19.  Both of these team members have not worked within  48 hours from start of symptoms, and therefore no resident or team member contact occurred. Team members are isolating per protocol.

December 17, 2024

The team has learned of healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon. Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

December 16, 2024

The team has learned of healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon. Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

December 13, 2024

The team has learned of two healthcare team members who tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. Team members are isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

December 9, 2024

Over the weekend the team has learned of one additional team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted. The masking requirement remains in effect for all healthcare households at this time.

December 5, 2024

Due to the continued COVID-19 outbreak in healthcare, the interdisciplinary team has made the decision to require masking in all Healthcare houses until further notice. Thank you.

December 4, 2024

Through today 12/4/24 we have learned of three additional healthcare team members who have tested positive for COVID-19.  All team members are isolating per protocol and exposure testing continues.

December 3, 2024

The team has learned of two additional healthcare team members who tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. Team members are isolating per protocol and testing continues. 

Masking continues for both Conestoga and Ephrata households.

December 2, 2024

Over the weekend, the team has learned of two additional residents and one additional team member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Everyone is isolating per protocol. Contact trace testing continues.  Masking continues to be required for Ephrata and Conestoga houses. 

November 29, 2024

The team has learned of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. Testing is being conducted and resident is isolating per protocol.

Masking is currently required for both Conestoga and Ephrata households until further notice.

November 27, 2024

The team has learned of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. Testing is being conducted and resident is isolating per protocol.

Masking is currently required for both Conestoga and Ephrata households until further notice.

November 27, 2024

The team has learned of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon. Testing is being conducted and resident is isolating per protocol.

Masking is currently required for both Conestoga and Ephrata households until further notice.

November 25, 2024

The team has learned of a laundry team member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

October 8, 2024

There have been no further positive COVID-19 cases in greater than 14 days. Masking is currently optional in all Healthcare and Personal Care households.

September 30, 2024

Healthcare households

Lancaster – masking optional

Conestoga – masking required

Oregon – masking required

Manheim – masking optional

Ephrata – masking optional.

Personal Care Households

Lititz – masking optional

Aspen – masking optional

Birch- masking required

Cedar- masking optional

September 22, 2024

The outbreak in Oregon house continues, with also a new case in Conestoga reported this weekend.

Masking is currently required in both Oregon and Conestoga households until further notice.

September 20, 2024

We are continuing to see high numbers of positive COVID-19 cases both among residents and team members.  An update on households who are currently masking as follows:

Manheim – through the end of the day today Friday Sept 20, 2024

Oregon – until further notice

Aspen – until further notice

Birch – until further notice

Cedar – until further notice.

September 18, 2024

Oregon House is currently in COVID-19 outbreak status. Please plan your visits accordingly and do not travel through Oregon house if able.  Please use the bypass hallway to travel throughout healthcare.

Masking is currently required for Oregon house team members and visitors.

September 17, 2024

Due to COVID-19 exposure, masking is currently required for Oregon House.

September 14, 2024

We are now masking in Cedar due to an exposure. Aspen, Birch and Cedar are all requiring masking.

September 13, 2024

Masking is now required in the Personal Care, Birch and Aspen Household. As of now, masking is required until 9/27 for Birch and Aspen House.

September 6, 2024

Due to exposure, masking is currently required for Manheim house. Thank you.

August 26, 2024

We are continuing to mask in both Birch and Lititz house due to exposures. Currently all contact tracing has been negative. We will update this group on masking as we continue to monitor both households. As of now, masking is required until 9/5 for Birch and 9/6 for Lititz House.

August 23, 2024

Masking is now required in the Personal Care, Birch Household and Lititz Household. We will update this website when this status changes. Masking is currently optional in other Personal Care areas. If you are experiencing any cold type symptoms please consider rescheduling visits to residents. 

July 29, 2024

Masking is currently optional for all healthcare and Personal care households, however we are seeing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the community. If you are experiencing any cold type symptoms please consider rescheduling visits to residents. 

July 19, 2024

The healthcare team has learned of a team member who tested positive for COVID-19. This team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted. Masking is currently required for anyone entering Conestoga House. 

June 10, 2024

There have been no resident or team members tested positive for COVID-19 in past 14 days.  Masking is optional for all households at current time.

May 28, 2024

Over the weekend the team has learned of a healthcare team member who did test positive for COVID-19.  Contact trace testing is being conducted for residents and other team members. Masking is currently required for those working and visiting in Conestoga house.

May 21, 2024

The team has learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID -19.  Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

April 29, 2024

Healthcare continues with no COVID-19 positives in past 14 days. The masking requirement for healthcare households has been discontinued at this time.

April 19, 2024

There have been no new COVID positive healthcare team members or residents throughout the past week. We are encouraged by this, although masking requirement for healthcare households remains in effect. 

April 10, 2024

Lancaster house continues with in outbreak status with several positive residents, all recovering well.  This morning the team learned of a new positive case with an Ephrata House resident. Masking is required for both Lancaster and Ephrata houses until further notice. Exposure testing is being conducted

April 2, 2024

Lancaster house currently has several resident positive for COVID-19. If able, please take alternative routes and do not travel through this household. Masking is required for Lancaster house at this time.

April 1, 2024

Over the weekend the team learned of a healthcare resident who tested positive for COVID-19. Exposure testing is being conducted. Masking is required for Lancaster House.

March 28, 2024

Over the past two days the healthcare team has learned of one housekeeping and one laundry team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Contact trace testing is being conducted. Team members are isolating per current protocols.

March 27, 2024

Within the past week, the Personal Care team has learned of 5 residents who tested positive for COVID-19. This has placed Birch and Cedar households in mandatory masking at this time

March 6, 2024

The team has learned of team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Due to this exposure, masking is required for Ephrata house at this time. Contact trace testing is being conducted.

March 5, 2024

The masking requirement for Healthcare and Personal care has been discontinued, unless that household is in Outbreak. At this time Aspen House is the only house in outbreak.

February 24, 2024

Over the past week, the healthcare team has learned of two team members who tested positive for COVID-19. Both of these team members had no prolonged resident contact and contact trace testing is being conducted for fellow team members.  Both team members are isolating per protocol at this time.

February 12, 2024

Ephrata house is experiencing an outbreak of GI illness. Please do not travel through this household if able. Masking continues to be required.

January 29, 2024

Over the past week, the healthcare team has learned of two team members who tested positive for COVID-19. Contact trace testing is being conducted for residents and fellow team members who have had close contact with these individuals.

The positive team members are isolating per protocol.

January 25, 2024

Healthcare has learned of a team member who tested positive for COVID-19 this morning.  This team member has had no resident contact and contact trace testing is being conducted for coworkers.  This team member is isolating per protocol.   

January 5, 2024

For the week of Dec 28 – Jan 4, The healthcare team has learned of five team members and two residents who have tested positive for COVID 19.  All individuals are isolating per protocol.

January 3, 2024

On January 2nd, the team learned of 1 personal care resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is isolating per protocol. Masking is required for Personal Care households at this time.

January 2, 2024

Since 12/28/23 the team has learned of four healthcare team members who tested positive for COVID 19. All team members are isolating per protocol and exposure testing of these households are being completed.

December 28, 2023

During this past week, the team has learned of 5 team members across campus who have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact trace testing is being conducted. Team members are isolating per guidelines. Masking remains in effect in Healthcare and Personal Care households.

December 22, 2023

Throughout this week, the team has learned of 3 healthcare team members and 1 personal care team member who have tested positive for COVID 19. Team members are isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

December 13, 2023

The team has learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.  Masking requirement remains in effective for all healthcare households.

December 11, 2023

Over the weekend, the team learned of 8 additional personal care residents and 3 Personal Care team members who tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals are isolating per protocol and testing is being conducted. Masking is required for Personal Care households at this time.

December 4, 2023

The team has learned of a Personal Care team member who tested positive for COVID-19. This team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

Masking is now required for Aspen, Birch, and Cedar households.

November 29, 2023

The team has learned of an additional team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Team member is isolating per protocol.

November 28, 2023

The team has learned of a dining team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Team member is isolating per protocol.

November 27, 2023

The team has learned of a team member who tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. Contact trace testing and isolation are being conducted per protocol.

November 22, 2023

This morning 11/22/23, the team has learned of two campus services and one personal care team member who have tested positive for COVID-19. These team members are isolating per protocol

November 20, 2023

On 10/23/23 the team learned of a healthcare resident who tested positive for COVID-19. This resident was placed in isolation and we started with contact trace testing. All of healthcare staff were required to mask. While doing this testing two additional residents and two team members were noted to be positive.  With these results, we went to a broad testing approach where all team members working in Oregon were required to test twice a week, and all Oregon residents were tested per protocol.

Throughout the next three weeks, several more positive results were noted.  We had a total of 9 residents and 11 team members.

At this time all residents have recovered and are out of isolation.  Very sadly we did have one resident who passed away several days after completing his isolation.

Oregon House has completed 14 days with no positive tests which means bi-weekly testing is no longer required.

Healthcare did have an exposure from another household on 11/12/23, which requires healthcare households to remain in masking at this time.

I am very grateful for the excellent team work and attention to infection control that is evident as we continue to work through this outbreak.

November 13, 2023

The team learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. This team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

November 7, 2023

On Nov 7, 2023 the team has learned of a healthcare resident who tested positive for COVID-19. Resident has been placed in isolation per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

November 6, 2023

This weekend, the team has learning of an additional healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

November 3, 2023

The team has learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Team member is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted.

October 30, 2023

The team has learned of two additional residents and two additional team members who tested positive for COVID-19 during the weekend. We continue to follow CDC guidance for isolation and testing.

October 27, 2023

Today the team learned of two additional team members who tested positive for COVID-19. Both are isolating per protocol.

October 26, 2023

Healthcare continues to deal with a current outbreak of COVID-19. Today 10/26/23 the team has learned that two additional team members and one additional resident has tested positive. All individuals are isolating per protocol. Masking remains if effect. Team is asking for foot traffic to be limited through Oregon House.

October 25, 2023

While doing exposure testing today in healthcare, the team has learned of two additional residents who tested positive for COVID-19. We have also learned of two team members who tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals are isolating per protocol. Masking remains in effect in all healthcare houses.

October 24, 2023

While doing contact trace testing this am, we have learned of an additional healthcare resident who tested positive for Covid-19. This resident is being isolated per protocol.

October 23, 2023

This morning we have learned of a healthcare resident who tested positive for Covid-19. Resident is isolating per protocol and contact trace testing is being conducted. This puts healthcare into outbreak status and masking is required for all healthcare households until further notice

October 10, 2023

On Oct 10 we learned of a team member who tested positive for Covid-19.  This team member had no resident contact. Contact tracing for fellow team members is being conducted. Team member is home and isolating per protocol.

September 25, 2023

This weekend we learned of a team member who tested positive for Covid-19. Team member is isolating per protocol.  Contact trace testing is being conducted and exposed team members and residents are masking. We have also learned of a PC team member who tested positive for Covid-19.  PC households will remain in masking at this time. Team member remains in isolation per protocol.  

September 22, 2023

This morning we learned of an additional PC resident who tested positive for Covid-19. This resident is in quarantine per policy. Contact trace testing is being conducted. Masking requirements for Aspen, Birch, and Cedar households remain in effect.

September 21, 2023

Today we learned of a positive team member, contact tracing is being conducted per policy.

September 18, 2023

This morning we have learned of a Personal care resident who tested positive for Covid-19. Masking is required for Aspen, Birch, and Cedar Households. Contact Tracing testing is being conducted per our policy.

September 9, 2023

On 9-8-23 We have learned of a campus team member who tested positive for Covid 19. This team member is completing his isolation per CDC guidelines.

August 30, 2023

We have learned of a healthcare team member who tested positive for Covid 19, this team member has not worked since 8/25. No exposure to residents or team members occurred.  Quarantine will be followed per protocol.

August 24 2023

We have learned of a team member who tested positive for Covid-19. Contact tracing and follow up testing is being completed per policy. This team member had no exposure to HC or PC and therefore no masking for those households is required at this time.

August 14, 2023

We have learned of a campus team member who tested positive for Covid – 19.  This team member last work on 8/11/23 and it has been determined that no exposure to residents or team members has occurred.  No changes to testing or masking requirements at this time.

August 9, 2023

As of August 9, 2023, both Healthcare and Personal Care are currently out of outbreak status.  Masking is optional for all households.

July 19, 2023

Since last update we have learned of two healthcare residents and one healthcare team member who have tested positive for Covid-19. We continue to address positive results and outbreaks with quarantine and testing as appropriate. Masking is now required in all healthcare households. We have also learned of one positive Personal Care team member, although this person has not worked in past 7 days and no exposure to residents or team occurred.

May 22, 2023

Healthcare: currently out of outbreak status.  Masking is optional for Lancaster, Conestoga, Oregon, Ephrata, and Manheim households.

Personal Care :  Aspen, Birch, and Cedar Households remain in outbreak status and masking is required.  Lititz household is out of outbreak and masking is optional.

May 17, 2023

A Personal Care team member tested positive today. We continue to address positive results and outbreaks with quarantine and testing as appropriate. Masking continues to be required for Aspen, Birch, Cedar in Personal Care and all households in Healthcare

May 8, 2023

Over the weekend we learned of one Healthcare resident who tested positive for Covid 19 and one additional Personal care resident tested positive. Both residents are isolating per protocol and required masking and outbreak testing for team members  has been initiated.

Masking is now required for Aspen, Birch, Cedar in personal care and Lancaster, Oregon, Conestoga, Manheim, and Ephrata houses in healthcare.

May 4, 2023

Since our last update, seven Personal Care residents and two Personal Care team members have tested positive for Covid-19.  In Personal Care, 11 residents and 6 team members have tested positive. Landis Homes will continue to implement outbreak response and mitigation strategies per current guidance.

May 1, 2023

Over the weekend we have learned of two additional Personal care residents and two additional Personal care team members who tested positive for Covid-19.  Residents and team are being tested per current guidance. Face coverings or masks are required in Aspen, Birch and Cedar during this outbreak.

April 28, 2023

Since last update we have learned of a Personal Care team member tested positive for Covid. She is isolating per protocols.

April 25, 2023

Since last update we learned that one PC team member and one contracted care provider tested positive for Covid-19.  We continue to have testing available for staff and are utilizing precautions as necessary.

April 24, 2023

On Saturday, 4/23, two Personal Care team members tested positive for COVID.

April 20, 2023

Since last update we learned that 2 additional team members have tested positive for Covid-19 and are isolating per current guidance.

April 19, 2023

Today we learned that one personal care team member has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating per current guidance.

April 10, 2023

Today we learned of One Healthcare team member and one personal care resident have tested positive for Covid-19 and are isolating per current guidance.

April 4, 2023

Landis Homes Personal Care has 3 residents from Cedar Household that tested positive for COVID-19, as well as two team members.

Since the last update, 2 healthcare team members have tested positive for Covid. We continue to have testing available for staff and are utilizing precautions as necessary.

March 31, 2023

Two healthcare residents tested positive for Covid-19 on March 31, 2023. We will use a focused approach to testing and outbreak control.

March 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023, a contracted provider has tested positive for Covid-19 during outbreak testing. Exposure to residents is considered minimal.  Landis Homes will continue to implement outbreak response and mitigation strategies per current guidance from PA Dept. of Health.

March 15, 2023

Personal Care currently has no cases of COVID-19 for residents or team members. Outbreak testing has been discontinued following 2 full rounds of testing with all negative results.

March 8, 2023

Today we learned of a Healthcare team member who tested positive for Covid-19.  This represents a possible exposure for both Oregon & Ephrata households.  Residents and team members will be tested per current guidance.  Also, on Monday, 3/6/23, a team member reported a positive test for influenza.  It is not believed that residents were exposed.

March 1, 2023

Since last update, 3 Healthcare residents and 4 Healthcare team members have tested positive for Covid-19.  In Personal Care, 11 residents and 5 team members have tested positive.  We continue to have regular testing available for staff and residents in both areas, and are utilizing precautions as necessary.

February 21, 2023

Two Healthcare residents tested positive for Covid-19 during outbreak testing on Feb. 20^th.  We currently have a total of 12 active covid cases in Healthcare and 2 in Personal Care. 

February 17, 2023

Since update on 2/15/23, two Healthcare team members and one Healthcare resident have tested positive for Covid-19 and are isolating per current guidance.

February 15, 2023

Over the past two days, six additional Healthcare residents have tested positive for Covid-19.  These positive cases are in several different households.  Seven healthcare team members have also reported testing positive for Covid-19.  Multiple strategies are in place to minimize transmission.  Currently ALL Healthcare households are in OUTBREAK status and frequent testing is occurring.

February 13, 2023

Since last report, 2 Healthcare team members have tested positive for Covid-19.  There are also a few team members who are symptomatic but test results are pending.  Affected team members are self-isolating at home.  Also, an additional six Healthcare residents have tested positive for Covid-19.  Households currently experiencing outbreaks are Manheim House, Lancaster House, and Oregon House.

February 10, 2023

In the past week, a total of 9 Healthcare residents and 6 Healthcare team members have tested positive for Covid-19.  Three Healthcare households are currently in outbreak status, which required frequent testing of residents and team members.  In Personal Care, 2 residents tested positive on Feb. 5^th and 6^th.  So far, no additional Personal Care team members have been positive.  One Personal Care household is in outbreak status.

February 3, 2023

On Feb. 2^nd, two additional Healthcare residents tested positive for Covid-19.  A focused outbreak response is in effect for Lancaster House.

January 31, 2023

One Healthcare resident tested positive for covid on January 30^th after a known exposure.  All other residents in that household tested negative.  We will use a focused approach to testing and outbreak control.

January 26, 2023

One Healthcare resident was found to be Covid-positive during outbreak testing today.  All other residents living in that household are negative.  A focused outbreak response and testing continues.

January 24, 2023

On Sunday, Jan. 22^nd, a Healthcare team member reported a positive test at home and will be self-isolating.  This case may have exposed residents in Conestoga House to Covid-19 although it is believed the risk is low.  Testing and outbreak response is ongoing for now. 

January 18, 2023

Today we became aware that a Healthcare team member tested positive recently for Covid-19.  Those residents and team members who may have been exposed will be tested according to current guidance from Pa Dept. of Health.

January 13, 2023

Today, one team member in Personal Care and one team member in Healthcare reported positive tests for Covid-19.  They are self-isolating at home.  Two additional Personal Care residents tested positive yesterday during outbreak testing.  Outbreak response continues.

January 11, 2023

Since Jan. 11^th, three Personal Care team members and one Healthcare team member have tested positive for Covid-19.  All are self-isolating at home.  Outbreak testing is occurring in keeping with current guidance.

January 9, 2023

Three additional residents have tested positive for Covid-19 in Personal Care this past weekend.  A Personal Care team member also reported a positive test for Covid-19 and represents a possible exposure for two Personal Care households.  In Healthcare, we also became aware of two caregivers who have tested positive and may have caused exposures to two households.  Resident and team member testing is occurring per current guidelines.

January 5, 2023

Since last update, three additional residents in Personal Care have tested positive for Covid-19.  Two Personal Care team members have also tested positive.  Mitigation strategies are in place to reduce potential spread.

January 3, 2023

Since yesterday,  a total of four residents have tested positive for Covid-19 in Personal Care.  One Personal Care team member and two Healthcare team members have also tested positive.  In addition, some Healthcare residents and team members are experiencing an outbreak of influenza.  Visitation may still occur in both areas but masks must be worn in public spaces such as hallways.

COVID Vaccine Clinic Information

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COVID-19 Vaccines Are Available at Landis Homes

Are you eligible? You are eligible for the 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine if you received your last vaccine dose before September 12, 2023

You are Up to Date… If you have already received the 2023-2024 updated vaccine.

Residents and Team Members can contact Jenny at 717-381-3573 to schedule an appointment. Team members can also call Lauren at 717-581-3936, or Melanie at 717-381-3566. Clinics will continue by appointment on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on the Landis Homes campus

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