SWEETWATER COUNTY — All 10 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus Sweetwater County patients have recovered, according to the Sweetwater County COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center.
Currently, there are 10 lab-confirmed positive cases and seven probable cases of COVID-19 in Sweetwater County. All 10 lab-confirmed positive and five probable patients have now recovered, the release states. The remaining two probable patients are in self-isolation and in fair to good condition with mild symptoms treatable from home.
County public health officials are still cautious about the low numbers stating the low reported numbers are deceiving, even with the addition of probable cases. Sweetwater County Health Officer Dr. Jean Stachon still believes the apparent decrease in the rate of new infections more likely due to a lack of widespread testing than an accurate reflection of the spread of the disease in the community.
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County reported it has collected 602 COVID-19 tests with 581 returned negative, nine positive and 12 pending results. One of these positives is not reflected in county totals as the patient is from out of state. The hospital has also collected a total of 22 antibody tests with 21 returned negative, one positive and zero pending results.
Castle Rock Medical Center reported it has collected 94 COVID-19 tests with 92 returned negative, two positive, and zero pending results.
To date, no local patients have been hospitalized.
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