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BEND, Ore. — Sunshine Retirement Living, a Bend-based operator with 32 communities in 16 states, now offers FDA-approved “Respira-ID” testing for COVID-19 at all its properties.
Residents and employees that are exhibiting symptoms will now all be tested, as well as any new residents moving in regardless of symptoms.
Produced by Vikor Scientific, Respira-ID tests for over 40 pathogens known to cause respiratory illness including COVID-19. The manufacturer will provide in-depth virtual training to the community nursing staff, which will administer the tests and oversee the shipment of samples for analysis within 24 hours.