(as of 2:30 p.m.)
In the Hospital
30 – the number of patients currently hospitalized at EAMC with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.
16 – the number of patients previously hospitalized with COVID-19 who have been discharged.
12 – the number of patients currently hospitalized withsuspectedCOVID-19.
20 – the number of patients currently hospitalized who were previously suspected of COVID-19, but have since received anegativetest result.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases by county in EAMC immediate service area
(NOTE: To avoid confusion between our records and the records provided by ADPH on their website, and as a courtesy to family members, we will no longer list deaths associated with COVID-19.)
Lee County – 82
Chambers County – 45
Tallapoosa County – 14
Randolph County – 5
Bullock County – 3
Clay County – 3
Macon County – 1
Russell County – 1
EAMC COVID-19 Testing Statistics
1325 – the # of COVID-19 tests submitted by EAMC
948 – the # of COVID-19 tests that were NEGATIVE
246 – the # of COVID-19 tests that are pending results
17% – the percentage of tests submitted by EAMC in Alabama (1325 out of 7774)
11.9% – the percentage of EAMC test kits that have tested positive
Changes to Supplies Needed
We are thankful to Auburn University and local businesses that have generously donated needed supplies and equipment. While we are currently stable in the number of ventilators, supplies, and other equipment, we still could use help with certain items. Businesses with access to the items listed below who wish to donate them may bring them to the collection site outside of EAMC’s Main Lobby between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each weekday. An EAMC representative will be there to collect the supplies.
New supplies needed:
- Bleach wipes (must specify that they kill C. difficile spores) (these are industrial grade and not available in stores)
- Alcohol wipes
- Latex-free gloves: exam, nitrile
Additional supplies still being accepted:
- Isolation gowns: non-sterile, impervious
- Masks: surgical, procedure, ear loop, ear loop with face shield, or fog-free procedure mask
- Latex gloves: exam, nitrile or chemo
- Hand sanitizer: 70% ethyl alcohol
Shelter in Place at Home - Now More Than Ever
While there is not yet a mandate to shelter in place, EAMC encourages it as the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Community leaders, city officials and the media have shared this important message, but there are still reports of groups gathering, children playing in neighborhood parks, dinner parties, bible studies and other events. These gatherings are part of our everyday life, and may seem harmless, but continuing to participate in such events will allow COVID-19 to spread further throughout our community and infect the most vulnerable among us. Please stay at home with immediate family members only and do not leave your home except for essential activities such as food, medical care, or work. When you do venture out, you should maintain a 6-foot distance from other people, wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds each time, and frequently disinfect high-touch surfaces.
Nursing Home Update
With nursing homes and other long-term facilities under a state ordered no-visitors policy, some people have asked how they can help. The simplest way to help is by sending a greeting card or letter that could be shared with any of the residents at Oak Park Nursing Home and Independent Living Community, the EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home or at EAMC Skilled Nursing Facility. Proper infection control protocols are in place to ensure this can be done while maintaining the safety of our residents and staff. If the public is interested in sending letters to residents, they can send them to this address:
Nursing Home Resident
Oak Park
1365 Gatewood Drive
Auburn AL 36830
Meal Donations for EAMC Employees
Over the past two weeks, the Auburn and Opelika Chambers of Commerce, as well as area businesses and individuals in our community, have provided meals to EAMC employees on the frontline of COVID-19 who are working hard to help hospitalized patients recover. Due to extended work hours and restrictions in place to protect patients and staff, employees are not able to leave their work areas or have easy access to meals. Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in donating funds for staff meals needed during COVID-19 may do so now through the EAMC Foundation. A specific fund has been set up by the Foundation to help with such donations. Here’s the link to where you can donate:
https://eamcfoundation8686.thankyou4caring.org/covid-19-relief
Donations can also be made via check. If you choose to write a check, please make it out to EAMC Foundation and in the "for" section, please put "COVID-19 Fund." Checks can be mailed to EAMC, attn: Dennis Thrasher (2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801).
528-SICK Hotline
Hours for our 334-528-SICK screening hotline are 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Specimen collection will continue daily at HealthPlus and at EAMC-Lanier, but is based on available supplies. As a reminder, appointments can only be made through the 334-528-SICK hotline. For more information about when to seek screening, visit eamc.org/coronavirus.