Five more people have died locally this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms at Butler Memorial Hospital.
The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Monday.
The hospital reported three more COVID-related deaths to the state on Wednesday.
According to the Butler Health System, as of Thursday morning 59 patients were hospitalized at Butler Memorial Hospital with 11 of those in the ICU. This 11 fewer hospitalized as well as two fewer COVID patients in the ICU compared to Monday.
The Butler Health System continues to recommend residents avoid events and large gatherings as these contribute to community spread of the virus. The BHS medical and administrative leadership teams strongly advise vaccination for everyone, including pregnant women, regardless of federal or state mandates.
