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06
Jul 2020
Ripon care home praised for no coronavirus cases
Residents and staff at a care home in Ripon have been praised by the mayor of Harrogate for their response to coronavirus.
Borrage House was visited on Friday by the mayor and mayoress of Harrogate, Cllr Stuart Martin and his wife April, to say well done on having no cases of covid-19 so far.
Cllr Martin told the Stray Ferret it was "a real privilege" to visit a care home in Ripon that had such a good record in keeping residents safe.
Borrage House manager Sarah Aitken thanked residents and staff for their perseverance during these difficult times.
Sarah told the Stray Ferret:
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Residents were also given a boost earlier this week when opera singer Katherine Jenkins performed a live stream direct to four care homes across the UK, including Borrage House.
Sarah said song and music have been key to keeping residents upbeat and occupied.
Agnes, a resident at the care home who will soon be 100, loves Katherine Jenkins and the performance brought back happy memories.
Sarah said:
Although the country is opening up, care homes are still vulnerable. Sarah said the 40 residents at Borrage House have embraced technology to keep in touch with family members, even though it might be confusing for some because they are used to having regular in-person visits.
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