Thread by @ChrisDunkerLJS

Bryan Health still seeing a 13.5% positive rate from the tests it has administered, CEO John Woodrich said.

A total of 8,208 have been tested; 1,102 have come back positive.

There are 28 COVID patients in house, incl 17 from #LNK. 10 are in ICU, 6 in progressive care.

Bryan has adequate PPE on hand to open up to more elective surgeries, possibly by June 1. To date, only outpatient surgeries have been allowed. More protocols are being developed to keep patients safe.

Hospital will continue requiring masks from patients, staff. It's a universal precaution, Dr. Kate Rosenberg says. She's an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Bryan will screen everyone who comes into the hospital, and will continue to test pre-operative patients for COVID-19. Anyone who tests positive won't be operated on, Rosenberg says.

"Overall, the vast majority who are hospitalized right now are not for COVID, they are for other reasons," Rosenberg said. Most have other conditions that need treatment, sometimes elective surgery, which is why it's important to start opening up, she adds.

Rosenberg urges people to still observe social distancing guidelines, wear a mask, etc. Keeping COVID cases down will allow the hospital to remain open to those who need them.

It's Rosenberger, not Rosenberg! Sorry, Dr. Kate!