KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas senior living community reported Monday that 20 residents have contracted COVID-19.
Atchison Senior Village Family and Friends said in a Facebook post that in addition to the residents, six staff members tested positive for the virus.
“We are following all local, state, and federal guidelines to mitigate the spread and keep our residents safe. Please note, our residents are the number 1 priority,” the post stated.
The facility is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, emergency management and local health officials to combat the spread of the virus, according to the post.