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Today, we are caring for 32 COVID positive inpatients at Mount Nittany
Medical Center, ranging in age from 54 to 86. Our average daily census of COVID
positive inpatients in October was 34 and the total number of cases for October
was 135. This compares to an average of 11 patients per day in October of last
year. In November, our average daily census is 34.
“The number of COVID cases and hospitalizations in the community continue to be
a concern for us,” said Dr. Upendra Thaker, Chief Medical Officer, Mount
Nittany Medical Center. “This not only puts a strain on healthcare workers at
Mount Nittany Medical Center but can also impact other resources.”
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 pm daily. The full policy, including
exceptions, can be found in the patient
information page 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.
