Logan County reports medical center outbreak

Posted: Aug 1, 2020 / 03:42 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 1, 2020 / 03:42 PM EDT

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LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Logan County Health Department confirmed today 13 employees of Logan Regional Medical Center have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Health officials say they are currently notifying contacts of the employees. All employees who tested positive for COVID-19 have been quarantined.

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