Positive COVID-19 Cases at Sarah Bush Lincoln Now at 14, Including Two Staff Members; More Cases in Fayette County

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Published on April 9 2020 4:16 pm
Last Updated on April 9 2020 4:29 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Coronavirus 2020

The number of positive COVID-19 test results at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is now at 14, but the number now includes two hospital staff members.

Sarah Bush Lincoln President and CEO Jerry Esker said the hospital has received 14 positive results, and 225 negative results. Esker said, "Two of our employees also have contracted the virus and are isolating and recovering at home. We will continue to be transparent with this information and update the information as it is available."

The hospital had received 10 positive test results as of Tuesday.

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Fayette County is now reporting seven positive cases. The total was updated as of 3pm today (Thursday).

As far as tests in Fayette County, in addition to the seven positives, there have been 53 negatives and four tests are pending.