PMC board discusses recent COVID-19 outbreak

The Petersburg Medical Center Board reviewed the recent COVID-19 outbreak during their July 22 meeting.

Infection Prevention and Quality Manager Liz Bacom presented a report on the increase of COVID cases in July.

According to Bacom’s report, the two contributing factors were the arrival of the American Cruise Lines vessel Constellation and the Independence Day celebrations.

Four passengers and two crew members from the Constellation with positive tests isolated in Petersburg while recovering from illness.

The report cites that during the outbreak PMC, Public Health, and American Cruise Lines...