UPDATE (March 28): South Central Regional Medical Center received word this afternoon from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) that another patient who was tested at South Central is positive for the Coronavirus. The individual is a South Central employee who was tested a week ago after exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 and sent home to self-isolate until test results could be received. The employee, a resident of George County, will now remain in quarantine at home unless symptoms warrant a visit to the Emergency Department.
Doug Higginbotham, president and chief executive officer at South Central, said, “I know this is a difficult time for all of us. We are committed to being here throughout this for our South Central family of employees and those who live in Jones County and surrounding areas. Thank you for following the CDC and Mississippi State Department of Health’s guidelines and helping us as our health care team cares for those who need us.”
This marks South Central’s 5th patient to receive a positive Coronavirus test. For updates about the Coronavirus, visit scrmc.com.
(March 28 - First Press Release): South Central Regional Medical Center received word today from the Mississippi State Department of Health that they had an inpatient test positive for COVID19.
Mark Horne, MD, chief medical officer at South Central said, "This is our first inpatient to test positive for the condition. Staff caring for the patient are taking appropriate precautions."
The patient is a Jones County resident.
"Through about noon today, cumulative testing numbers at South Central include 120 patients who have been tested for the Coronavirus since testing began and four patients with positive results to the Coronavirus," the doctor continued. "They include one patient from Jasper County, one patient from Forrest County, and two patients from Jones County."