UPDATE: COVID-19 outbreak, Sidmouth care home

UPDATE: COVID-19 outbreak, Sidmouth care home

Devon and Cornwall Police

Published

Two further deaths have been confirmed in connection with an outbreak of COVID-19 at a Sidmouth care home.

Eleven deaths have now been reported at Holmesley Care Home in Sidford since February 25, which are all believed to be related to the outbreak.


Police continue to have specialist officers communicating with the families of the deceased residents.

A 57-year-old woman from Sidmouth and a 30-year-old man from Exeter, arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, remain on police bail pending further enquiries.

No other arrests are currently planned by police in relation to the ongoing enquiry.

The investigation is currently being led by Devon & Cornwall Police in partnership with a multi-agency safeguarding response in order to maintain safeguarding of those residents in the home.



--- Note to readers: This message has been disseminated by Devon and Cornwall Police - please visit their official website for further information.

Full Article