AN EMPLOYEE AT THE SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

A staff member at the  Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion has tested positive for COVID-19. No further details on the employee can be released. The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Development Services confirmed the positive case and that the institute is working the Virginia Department of Health. Also, as of March 14, the hospitals have been screening employees before each shift for COVID-19. 

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