Stephens County Hospital reports Positive Covid-19 Case-Another reported by DPH

The following is a statement from Stephens County Hospital:

“At approximately 1:15 PM on March 28, 2020, Stephens County Hospital received confirmation from the Department of Public Health that a patient, who was tested for COVID-19 in our hospital, has tested positive for the virus. For privacy reasons, we cannot give specifics about this individual, but we will say the patient is currently being treated in our hospital. We are fortunate that the patient was identified prior to arrival at our facility and every precaution was taken to help ensure the safety of other patients and staff as the patient arrived for treatment. The Department of Public Health is currently investigating the case and will notify any individual who they feel may have interacted with this individual prior to hospitalization and could be at potential risk for exposure. We ask that you please keep this patient and the caregivers working with this patient in your thoughts and prayers. As a general note, if you feel sick and are concerned you may have COVID-19, please contact our hospital, our WorkWell clinic during weekdays, or your primary caregiver and explain your symptoms. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Hotline at 844-442-2681.”

Stephens County Emergency Management also stated the following earlier tonight. ” The Department of Public Health website is reporting 3 positive cases for Stephens County. We have no further information.”

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