Geary Community Hospital currently has five staff members that have tested positive in the Rural Health Clinic for COVID-19.According to a news release all five are currently at home in isolation. GCH leaders will continue to collaborate with the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment and local agencies to identify those who may have had close contact with the individuals while they were potentially infectious. Close contact people will be monitored for fever, respiratory symptoms, and will be advised to remain quarantined at home in accordance with Centers for Disease Control guidelines."The health and safety of our patients and staff are our top priorities," said GCH CEO, Frank Corcoran. "We will continue to work with our community partners, staff and patients in aligning our response efforts and operations with public health guidance while continuing to provide essential access to quality healthcare services."A screening hotline for GCH patients staffed by qualified Geary Community Hospital nurses is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Professional staff will provide guidance for anyone who has symptoms. The screening hotline number is 785-210-4214.

Five GCH staff members test positive for COVID-19