According to Patty Peterson, Sarah Bush Lincoln Director of Public Relations, Illinois Department of Public Health notified Sarah Bush Lincoln Friday evening, (March 13) that a person who was tested for Covid-19 in the ER, was positive for the virus. This person resides in the SBL 10-county service area and is self-quarantined.
The ER staff knew the patient was arriving. The patient was met in the parking lot, provided personal protective equipment and brought in through a back entrance to avoid contact with people in the ER reception area. The person went home thereafter and as mentioned, is self-quarantined.
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s 10-county service area includes: Coles, Cumberland, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie and Shelby.
Also, Sarah Bush Lincoln visitor restrictions have changed. Patients will be allowed only one support person during a clinic or hospital visit. If additional family members are involved in the care, they can be informed about the care via a phone call.
