“As of May 14, 2020, 30 residents and 18 employees of Burns Nursing & Rehab have a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. The residents are receiving appropriate medical care, and the staff members are receiving appropriate medical care while not working at the facility,” Administrator Cam DeArman said. “We notified the Franklin County Health Department and the Alabama Department of Public Health of these cases. We have informed all our residents, their families and our staff members of their test results.” DeArman said Burns Nursing & Rehab officials have been proactive in their efforts to minimize the risk of infection to their residents and employees. Starting March 10, 2020, Burns Nursing & Rehab employees were required to complete a daily health screening. Infection control protocols, including restricted visitation, were also implemented per the CDC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Additionally, since March 16, all persons entering Burns Nursing & Rehab have undergone a COVID-19 health screening which includes temperature checks, DeArman said. “The health and safety of our residents and staff are our top priorities. In this unprecedented time, we have had the blessing of our community showing kindness and love to our facility with their support, prayers and words of encouragement,” DeArman said. “We are asking for the continued understanding and patience of families with loved ones in our care as we are doing our best to ensure the well-being of our residents until this pandemic passes,” he added.