Media Relations (404) 639-3286There also are ongoing investigations into possible outbreaks in health care settings.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in the state of Washington have reported three hospitalized patients who have tested presumptive-positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, including one patient who died.While there is an ongoing investigation, the source of these infections is currently unknown.
Circumstances suggest person-to-person spread in the community, including in the LTCF.CDC spokesperson Dr. Nancy Messonnier said, “Our hearts go out to the family of the patient who died as well as the families of the people who are caught up in this outbreak.