Sullivan County COVID19 Positive Rate Jumps Significantly On Monday

Ballad Health reports a seven day positive COVID19 case rate of 21 point nine percent for the region, that’s high. On Monday the rate was more than 35 percent. COVID 19 hospitalizations at Ballad Health Care Facilities in Sullivan County jumped by 38 on Monday to 381, the highest since a record 413 was set on September 8th. 76 patients are receiving Intensive Care , that’s up ten since the weekend. Ballad also reports eight pediatric cases at Nicewonger Children’s Hospital.