CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion Hospital has reported 14 new positive COVID-19 cases since their previous report.

The previous report was released on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Butler Health System COVID-19 Update April 21, 2021:

Testing

Clarion Hospital
Total tests thru 4/20/2021: 12,917
Test obtained at CH outdoor facility: 10,929
Positives: 2,076

Butler Memorial Hospital
Total tests thru 4/20/2021: 45,450
Tests obtained at BMH outdoor facility: 17,764
Positives: 3,429

Hospital Inpatients as of 4/21/2021, 9:00 a.m.:

Clarion Hospital: 2 patients. 0 suspected. 2 confirmed. 1 ICU.

Butler Memorial Hospital: 12 patients. 0 suspected. 12 confirmed. 3 ICU.

Department of Health reporting: Butler Memorial Hospital reported one death to the Department of health on 04/20/2021.

Vaccine

– Anybody 16 and older may receive the vaccine.

– The vast majority of patients sick enough to be admitted for COVID-19 have not been vaccinated.

– BHS does not administer the recently suspended Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

– COVID-19 continues to spread in the community. Encourage family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to get vaccinated.

– Go to www.butlerhealthsystem.org or www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus for further information.

· 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 the Health Complex Building, 1st Floor, 24 Doctors Lane, Suite 100, Clarion.

The specimen collection site in Butler is at 304 Delwood Road, Butler.

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