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Sixteen positive coronavirus cases connected to Wayne County facility

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — Sixteen people connected with a Wayne County health facility have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The American Medical Facilities Management announced Thursday the seven patients and nine employees of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Wayne County Health Department is assisting in investigating the origins of the cases.