AnMed Reports Surge in COVID Cases, Expands Testing Hours
Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 3:06PM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
AnMed Health is working to provide exceptional care to patients despite the rise in inpatient COVID cases. While the full impact of the recent holiday season is undetermined, there was a 45-person increase in hospitalized COVID patients from December 29-January 4.
A high number of those patients in are in the Emergency Department and urgent care centers. AnMed is asking for patience when visiting these locations because of the possibility of longer than usual wait times. For non-emergencies, patients can connect with us for an E-visit by visiting AnMedHealth.org/E-Visits.
With the surge in COVID cases, AnMed Health has expanded its COVID drive-through testing hours. The new hours are Monday-Thursday from 8-11 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8-11 a.m. A physician's order is needed to receive a COVID test at the drive-through location at the Oglesby Center, 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson.
The public in encouraged to stay vigilant by getting vaccinated to reduce the risk of severe illness and needing emergency care. Other prevention efforts include not visiting patients in the hospital if you are sick, wearing a mask, hand washing and social distancing.