Greenwich Hospital issued a statement Thursday morning saying a patient cared for in the hospital Emergency Dept on March 11 has tested positive for COVID-19.
The patient from New York has been discharged to home under the supervision of the patient’s local public health department.
“A small number of hospital employees who cared for the patient are doing well and are being monitored as per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines,” said Norman G. Roth, president and chief executive officer of Greenwich Hospital.
“Greenwich Hospital is well prepared and has taken every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all patients, staff and employees,” Roth added.
Yale New Haven Health has established a call center, 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644), for any questions about the Coronavirus,” Roth said.