CentraCare

CentraCare and Carris Health is loosing up restrictions on visitors at their facilities.

CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital still has Covid-19 patients in their hospital and ICU but that number has decreased from the week before. He says with the numbers decreasing in the state and the tri-county area that has also shown in their numbers.

Starting Monday, CentraCare will result in-person visits for pediatric patients of all ages.

As the state enters the next phase of Governor Tim Walz' plans to reopen the state, local health officials are reminding you COVID-19 hasn't fully left our communities.

CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital continues to be busy with Covid-19 patients. He says they are serving the surrounding areas and have even taken some patients from Minneapolis when needed.

Kristi Bryant, Outreach Nurse for CentraCare’s Coordinated Care Clinic, says pandemic has added layers of complexity to homeless patient care.

Study involves treating patients infected with COVID-19 with plasma donated by individuals who have already recuperated from the virus.

CentraCare spokesperson Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital is just as busy this week as they were last week but not busier. He also said CentraCare has been testing CentraCare long term facilities even if the people there don't have symptoms of Covid-19.

Local health officials say despite the pandemic, don't forget to keep up with your child's vaccinations.

CentraCare is asking the public to donate homemade masks and caps for staff and patients to use out in public