CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion Hospital has reported eleven new positive COVID-19 cases and one additional death since their previous report.
The previous report was released on Friday, January 15, 2021.
Butler Health System COVID-19 Update January 18, 2021:
Testing
Clarion Hospital
Total tests thru 1/17/2021: 11,026
Test obtained at CH outdoor facility: 9,318
Positives: 1,742
Butler Memorial Hospital
Total tests thru 1/17/2021: 35,738
Tests obtained at BMH outdoor facility: 15,004
Positives: 2,326
Hospital Inpatients as of 1/18/2021, 10:00 a.m.:
Clarion Hospital: 12 patients. 4 suspected. 8 confirmed. 3 ICU.
DOH reporting: Clarion Hospital reported one additional death on 1/16/2021.
Butler Memorial Hospital: 31 patients. 0 suspected. 31 confirmed. 5 ICU.
DOH reporting: Since the last update, BMH reported two additional deaths on 1/16/2021.
· Always:
– Wear a mask.
– Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others.
– Avoid events and gatherings. They contribute to and cause community spread.
– Cover your mouth and nose when in public spaces. Wash your hands frequently. Don’t touch your face. Cover coughs and sneezes.
– If you feel sick, stay home.
Specimen Collection Sites
The specimen collection site in Clarion is at 22631 Rt. 68, Clarion, PA 16214.
The specimen collection site in Butler is at 304 Delwood Road, Butler, PA 16001.
Note: BHS reports its data only. PA DOH data and other sources may be different due to differences in data collection and format.
