Pennsylvania hospital pauses some elective surgeries after employees test positive for COVID-19

Erie, Pa.-based Saint Vincent Hospital plans to postpone a small number of elective procedures after “a number of patients and direct caregivers” recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a hospital statement shared with WJET

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The statement did not specify the number of people who tested positive. The postponement of elective procedures was attributed to the staffing impact. 

The hospital is deep-cleaning affected areas and will continue following the screening, testing and quarantining guidelines issued by the CDC and the state department of health, according to the statement. 

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