Eagle with Stars and Stripes
Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854

Goshen Health Reports Its COVID-19 Numbers

Posted
GOSHEN – Below is COVID-19 activity for Goshen Health as of Monday, going back to March 11, according to a news release from Goshen Health.

Testing: 11,586 tests completed; 1,483 positive test results (overall positivity rate of 13.1%); 9,839 negative test results; 211 outstanding test results.

Hospitalizations: 207 hospital admissions; 196 hospital discharges; 23 confirmed COVID-19 positive related mortalities.

“Because of the virus circulating in our community, it is critical that people continue to wear masks, physical distance, wash hands and stay home when sick. In addition, we all need to avoid crowded events, particularly those that are indoors where it can be difficult to physically distance from others,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist. “Without all these precautions, we will have a worsened outbreak.”

Goshen Health is a community-owned, nonprofit healthcare organization committed to improving the health of its communities, the release statess. To live out the organization’s mission, colleagues practice compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in every endeavor. The health system includes 35 locations across four counties with specialized cancer care; heart and vascular care; and a physician’s network with primary and specialty care.

For more information about Goshen Health, contact Liz Fisher at 574-364-2776, lfisher2@goshenhealth.com or visit www.GoshenHealth.com.