The condition of a Westhaven client diagnosed with COVID-19 had improved on Tuesday morning.
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The 61-year-old woman"with a range of congenital health challenges" was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dubbo Hospital early last week in a critical condition.
Westhaven announced on Tuesday morning that the woman with was "out of ICU and in a stable condition".
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Fourteen Westhaven staff members and the woman's housemates went into self-isolation after her diagnosis.
Westhaven chief executive officer Andrew Everett said when coronavirus began spreading in Australia, it took steps to protect clients and staff.
"Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in Australia we ceased all non-essential services including community and day programs and our Westhaven Business Services," he said.
"Westhaven has introduced social distancing, provided additional infection-control training to all staff, increased hand-cleaning stations and restricted access from external parties to our properties.
"In addition, we have recently closed our head office with corporate staff working from home."