Goshen Health Reports Its COVID-19 Numbers
August 5, 2020 at 10:44 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Testing: 11,145 tests completed, 1,414 positive test results (overall positivity rate of 13.3%), 9,177 negative test results and 505 outstanding test results.
Hospitalizations: 196 hospital admissions, 186 hospital discharges and 20 confirmed COVID-19 positive related mortalities.
“At this point, we’re seeing a decrease in the percent of positive cases, and the number of patients hospitalized is relatively steady,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist. “The overall number of positive tests is lower in part due to delays in test results – but they may also be related to more people wearing masks more consistently in public.”
“We appreciate how seriously our community is taking the precautions of physical distancing, wearing masks, handwashing and staying home when sick,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and chief executive officer. “We continue to feel supported by our community, which encourages us in our work.”
For people who have not yet resumed appointments with their healthcare providers, Goshen Health offers virtual visits as well as in-office appointments.
Testing: 11,145 tests completed, 1,414 positive test results (overall positivity rate of 13.3%), 9,177 negative test results and 505 outstanding test results.
Hospitalizations: 196 hospital admissions, 186 hospital discharges and 20 confirmed COVID-19 positive related mortalities.
“At this point, we’re seeing a decrease in the percent of positive cases, and the number of patients hospitalized is relatively steady,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist. “The overall number of positive tests is lower in part due to delays in test results – but they may also be related to more people wearing masks more consistently in public.”
“We appreciate how seriously our community is taking the precautions of physical distancing, wearing masks, handwashing and staying home when sick,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and chief executive officer. “We continue to feel supported by our community, which encourages us in our work.”
For people who have not yet resumed appointments with their healthcare providers, Goshen Health offers virtual visits as well as in-office appointments.
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