Ochiltree General Hospital’s official count of Coronavirus cases held steady at 52 positive cases this week, unchanged from last weekend.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been only two deaths connected to the virus pandemic, with 30 patients – up from 18 – who have fully recovered.
The county has recorded 214 negative tests and does not have any tests that are still pending.
Coronavirus symptoms include fever and/or chills, dry cough, fatigue, body aches and muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, sore throat, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, nasal congestion, and a loss of taste or smell.
In Perryton, local health clinics remain open for inperson visits, but are offering virtual visits, which can be used in a variety of ways, including screening patients who may be deemed higher risk for COVID-19, as well as patients who are concerned about physically coming into a clinic at this time.
Not all visits can be done virtually, but healthcare providers can let patients know if they are a good candidate for a virtual visit or if an in-person visit will be necessary.
Patients interested in conducting their medical appointment virtually will need to call their provider to set up an appointment and receive instructions on how to access their appointment.
All clinics will remain open during normal business hours with well visits from 8:00 a.m. to noon and all other visits taking place from 1-5 p.m. In addition, the Perryton Health Center is still open for appointments Friday evening through Sunday with the exception that patients wishing to visit during extended hours need to call in advance to be screened for COVID-19.
Additionally, OGH is giving vulnerable or immunosuppressed patients who need to have lab work done at Ochiltree General Hospital the option of waiting in their vehicle for tests, if they would prefer. Patients will need to call the hospital’s main line at 806-435-3606 to make arrangements. Admissions staff will then come to the patient’s vehicle to complete any needed paperwork before a laboratory staff member comes out to draw the patient’s sample.