First CMHC resident tests positive for COVID-19
Individual in 10-day isolation and asymptomatic; no others positive so far
December 10, 2020
After remaining coronavirus-free for the first nine months of the pandemic, Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley on Monday reported the first infection among its residents.
Administrator Dr. Janette Simon said the individual is exhibiting no symptoms and is completely isolated from other residents in the facility's containment area. No other residents had tested positive as of Tuesday, and the latest round of staff testing on Tuesday revealed no positive infections.
Simon said the staff's training kicked in immediately after the resident's test came back positive.
"This is what we pl...
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