CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion Hospital has reported one new positive COVID-19 test since their last report.

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Butler Health System released the following COVID-19 Update on Wednesday, August 5, 2020:

Testing

Clarion Hospital

Total tests thru 08/04/2020: 3215
Test obtained at CH outdoor facility: 2404
Positives: 79

Butler Memorial Hospital

Total tests thru 08/04/2020: 14,543
Tests obtained at BMH outdoor facility: 5,399
Positives: 296

Hospital Inpatients. As of 08/05/020, 10:00 a.m.:

Butler Memorial Hospital: 4 patients. 3 suspected. 1 confirmed. 1 ICU.

Clarion Hospital: 3 patients. 3 suspected. 0 confirmed. 1 ICU.

PREVENTING TRANSMISSION OF THE VIRUS IS SIMPLE:

– Wear a mask.
– Wash your hands frequently.
– Don’t touch your face.
– Cover coughs and sneezes.
– Maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others.
– Practice good hygiene.
– If you feel sick, stay home.

Note: BHS reports its data only. PA DOH data and other sources may be different due to differences in data collection and format.