April 13, 2020 2:00
p.m.
Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry
L. Davis, reports: Two residents of the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility
confirmed to have COVID-19 passed away this weekend. One resident was admitted
five days ago to the Wyoming County Community Hospital. We are deeply saddened
by these losses and wish the families comfort during this difficult time. I
offer my prayers to the families and loved ones who are experiencing this
heartbreak.”
As of earlier today, Monday, April 13, the Wyoming County
Health Department reports thirty-four (34) lab-confirmed positive cases of
COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. This is an increase of 1 case from
Friday, April 10.
Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility is currently
treating two COVID-19 positive residents at this time. “The priority of Wyoming
County Community Health System continues to be the health and safety of our
residents, patients, and staff”, said Joe McTernan, CEO of the Wyoming County
Community Health System.
Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator Dawn
James states “We are working with both state and local health departments, and
we continue to work hard to keep our residents and staff safe. We continue to
screen all staff prior to entering the building. We have implemented the best practices
in infection control and use all personal protective equipment (PPE)
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Health
(DOH). Each resident is monitored frequently for a temperature or any
associated viral symptoms.”
To obtain updated information and guidance during the
COVID-19 pandemic please contact the Wyoming County COVID-19 Response Line at
786-8911, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, or check the county web site
at: http://www.wyomingco.net/ and under the County Quick Links click on COVID
-19 information.
Jerry L. Davis, Chairman of the Board
