(KNZA)--Three new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Jackson County, bringing the county's total to 7.
That word came Tuesday in a Facebook post by the Jackson County Health Department.
The three are isolating at home.
The health department reports two of the 7 Jackson County cases have recovered.
Meanwhile, Johnsonville Sausage has announced that due to five positive COVID-19 cases this week they will temporarily halt operations at their Holton plant, effective Wednesday afternoon, May 13.
Editors note: the following release was submitted by the Holton Community Hospital
In response to today’s announcement from Jackson County Health Department official Angie Reith, regarding additional confirmed cases in Jackson County, Holton Community Hospital CEO Carrie Saia addressed the following rumors.
“We realize the announcement of additional positive cases creates uncertainty and anxiety for our community. We need our community to understand the following about testing procedures and plans for treating positive cases in our County,” Saia said.
· Holton Community Hospital is just one of several positive testing sites in Jackson County.
· To date, all testing for confirmed COVID-19 cases completed at Holton Community Hospital have taken place in a controlled environment under the proper Personal Protective Equipment and outside of the Hospital and Clinic building.
· To date, no community members testing positive for the coronavirus have required inpatient admission at Holton Community Hospital. Furthermore, current plans are to transfer patients to tertiary facilities in Topeka for admission if hospitalization is needed.
· To date, all testing for confirmed COVID-19 cases completed at Holton Community Hospital have taken place in a controlled environment under the proper Personal Protective Equipment and outside of the Hospital and Clinic building.
· To date, no community members testing positive for the coronavirus have required inpatient admission at Holton Community Hospital. Furthermore, current plans are to transfer patients to tertiary facilities in Topeka for admission if hospitalization is needed.
Our staff and medical providers have worked tirelessly to establish policies and procedures for safe testing and to keep hospital employees and patients protected from the virus, said Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Malia Warner. We remain committed to providing a clean environment for our staff and community. We are following all CDC guidelines and have established additional safeguards and cleaning procedures,” Dr. Warner reiterated.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 call our Family Practice Associates clinic in Holton first at 785-364-2126. Calling ahead allows us to triage your symptoms and schedule for testing in needed, Saia said.
