Apr 2, 2021
STATE COLLEGE There are now 28 COVID positive inpatients at Mount Nittany Medical Center, ages 44 to 90.
To date, there have been 118 COVID positive inpatients during the month of March, with an average daily census of 18.
The information was reported by Chief Clinical Officer of Mount Nittany Physician Group Dr. Christopher Hester.
As community cases of the virus continue to rise, so do our hospital numbers, Hester said. COVID inpatient numbers have steadily been on the rise for the last few weeks, he said.
“We continue to monitor virus activity in the community and within the health system on a daily basis, and are prepared to make service adjustments as needed to serve our COVID positive inpatients and those needing us for acute and surgical care. This includes the rescheduling of nonessential surgeries and procedures, if needed.
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