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Today, we are caring for 26 COVID positive
inpatients at Mount Nittany Medical Center, ranging in age from 19 to 87. Our
average daily census of COVID positive inpatients for November is 32 and the
total number of cases for November is 46. This compares to an average of 17
patients per day from the same time frame in November 2020.
“We are
cautiously optimistic about the overall downward trend in our COVID numbers,”
said Dr. Upendra Thaker, Chief Medical Officer, Mount Nittany Medical Center.
“We want the community members to continue taking measures to prevent and
reduce COVID-19 infections through vaccination and other health and safety
measures. With children ages 5 to 11 now being vaccinated, we hope these
numbers continue to decline. We will continue daily monitoring of the situation
and will make any needed adjustments to operations.”
We will
continue to do everything that we can to serve every patient every day. As
physicians, nurses and healthcare workers on the front lines who have been
fighting the pandemic for more than a year and half now, we urge you to do
everything you can to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19. Please get
vaccinated, social distance, avoid large gatherings, wear a mask, and wash your
hands frequently. You can visit our website
to register for a vaccine, booster or additional dose. In
addition, if you are experiencing any symptoms or believe you were exposed to
someone who is COVID positive, then please isolate yourself from others and
seek testing. Visit the patient information page to learn more.
Inpatients
at Mount Nittany Medical Center (with the exception of patients who are COVID
positive) may designate two individuals who are permitted to visit them
throughout their stay. One visitor at a time will be permitted at a time during
visiting hours, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. daily. The full policy, including exceptions,
can be found in the patient information section of our
website.
On November
2, the CDC approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages
5-11. Parents/guardians of patients of Mount Nittany Physician Group can
schedule an appointment by calling 814.466.7921.
Note: Mount Nittany Physician Group Pediatrics is only offering vaccine appointments to current patients. If you or your child are not a patient of Mount Nittany Physician Group, then you may schedule a vaccine appointment with Centre Volunteers in Medicine.
