CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion Hospital has reported 13 new positive Coronavirus tests since their last report.

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The previous report was released on Wednesday, October 14.

Butler Health System released the following COVID-19 Update on Friday, October 16, 2020:

Clarion Hospital

Total tests thru 10/15/2020: 6,043
Test obtained at CH outdoor facility: 4,800
Positives: 173

Butler Memorial Hospital

Total tests thru 10/15/2020: 21,111
Tests obtained at BMH outdoor facility: 7,921
Positives: 337

Hospital Inpatients. As of 10/16/2020, 10:00 a.m.:

Clarion Hospital: 3 patient. 0 suspected. 3 confirmed. 0 ICU.

Butler Memorial Hospital: 1 patients. 0 suspected. 1 confirmed. 0 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 six 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.