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Holton Hospital staff member test positive for COVID-19

By Greg Bebermeyer

04/25/2020

(KNZA)-- A staff member at the Holton Community Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the second confirmed case of the virus in Jackson County.

According to a press release from the hospital, the report was confirmed Saturday by Hospital CEO Carrie Saia.

The release says the employee is not involved with direct patient care and is in isolation at their home.

The Jackson County Health Department, in a release, said the individual is a woman in her 30's.

The release said Jackson County has tested 85 persons for COVID-19, with two confirmed cases and one that has recovered.

Saia said they take the safety of their staff seriously and all are screened daily upon entering the facility. She said staff members experiencing symptoms are required to stay home. "Our staff members are vital to the care of our patients and community and their well-being is critical right now.”

Saia said if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, you should call your medical provider. She said calling ahead of time allows healthcare workers to screen patients and lessen possible exposure within a facility. “It is important we continue to work together to mitigate the spread of this virus.”

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