On April 22 we had a pipe elbow failure in our Emergency Department (ED) causing a significant water leak. Crews are assessing the impact and we are in the process of water abatement. Our ED is open, but several rooms are currently offline which could increase wait times. Some surgeries are also being rescheduled.
Re-Testing Not Recommended for COVID-Recovered Patients for 90 days After Their Initial COVID-19+ Test
10/21/2020
Because the PCR test may continue to be positive due to persistent shedding of non-viable viral RNA rather than reinfection, retesting is not recommended for COVID-recovered patients for the first 90 days after their initial COVID-19 positive test. Repeat testing should be guided by clinical symptoms compatible with COVID. For persons who remain asymptomatic during this 90-day period, retesting is unlikely to yield useful information, even if the person had close contact with an infected person. For persons who develop new symptoms consistent with COVID-19 during the 90-day period, if an alternative etiology cannot be identified by a provider, then the person may warrant retesting; consultation with Infectious diseases or Infection Control experts is recommended.