NEEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A resident and employee of a Needham nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Monday, but other residents are not being moved.
An 88-year-old resident of Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center tested positive for the virus on Friday, according to a facility spokesperson. The resident has been returned to Briarwood and is receiving care.
A staff member has also tested positive and other employees in contact with them have self-quarantined, the spokesperson said.
No other residents have tested positive and residents are not being moved out of the facility.
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