New accommodation for Newmarch House residents sought after 14 die from Covid-19

Daily testing regime for staff also to be implemented after 63 coronavirus infections linked to facility

The operators of a western Sydney aged care home where 14 residents infected with Covid-19 have died are looking into alternative accommodation options for residents who do not have the virus.

The Anglicare-run Newmarch House near Penrith on Sunday confirmed the death of a 14th resident and reported two more staff members had tested positive to coronavirus.

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