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Five employees of Williamson health facility test positive for coronavirus

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Five employees of the Williamson Health and Wellness Center have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The facility announced Saturday one of the positive tests was that of a nurse practitioner, Sidney Cline.

“Four other support staff, who were exposed to Mr. Cline, also have tested positive. They are also quarantined and recovering at their homes,” the organization said in a press release. “Everyone having contact with Mr. Cline or any of our staff have been notified by our office or the health department.”

Cline permitted to be identified publicly because of possible patients concerns. All employees are recovering at home.

Coronavirus screenings began in March. Any employee that tests positive is placed on quarantine.





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