Atchison Hospital received confirmation today of a third novel coronavirus COVID-19 test result for a patient who was recently tested by the Atchison Hospital & Clinics. The patient was tested while in their vehicle and did not enter the facility. After testing, the patient was instructed to self-isolate at home. The patient has not been hospitalized. A screening process for all patients, visitors, and employees and the use of a separate clinic area for suspected COVID-19 illnesses has been in place since March 20th. Our patient care team has been careful to wear proper personal protective equipment to protect both themselves and other patients. These processes allow our team to handle the testing and treatment of COVID-19 patients in an organized, prepared manner. We continue to coordinate with the Atchison County Health Department and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and are following guidelines to protect our patients, community, and employees. We will not be releasing any additional case details in order to protect patient privacy. Community members are encouraged to support the statewide ‘stay home’ order issued by Governor Laura Kelly as this is an important part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Our hospital and clinic facilities remain open for those with healthcare needs, however individuals with COVID-19 illness concerns should call our COVID-19 hotline at 913-360-6700 before coming. For more information on altered Atchison Hospital & Clinics protocols, please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center at atchisonhospital.org/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.