{"id":13613,"date":"2021-07-26T17:36:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T21:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=13613"},"modified":"2021-07-26T17:36:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T21:36:48","slug":"lakeland-regional-health-update-covid-19-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2021\/07\/26\/lakeland-regional-health-update-covid-19-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakeland Regional Health Update COVID-19 Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people seeking care for COVID-19 at Lakeland Regional Health\u2019s Medical Center and Physician Practices has increased over the last month. The information below provides a snapshot of what we are experiencing at the hospital and other important information about testing, treatment, and vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coronavirus-Update.jpg?resize=1024%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coronavirus-Update.jpg?resize=1024%2C579&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coronavirus-Update.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coronavirus-Update.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coronavirus-Update.jpg?w=1066&amp;ssl=1 1066w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>CURRENT NUMBERS AT THE MEDICAL CENTER<\/u><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;(as of July 26, 2021; 3 p.m.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients positive for COVID-19:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>174<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients with symptoms of COVID-19 awaiting test results:&nbsp;<strong>31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Number of patients in Intensive Care positive for COVID-19:&nbsp;<strong>17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Number of patients on a ventilator positive for COVID-19:&nbsp;<strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>BED CAPACITY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were 847 patients admitted to our 864-bed Medical Center as of earlier today. All hospitals, including ours, have surge plans in place that allow us to adeptly handle these types of volumes. Please Note: these numbers change rapidly as patients are discharged or moved and new patients are admitted daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>VACCINES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COVID-19 vaccines are available at our Pablo Campus Urgent Care located near the Southgate Shopping Center in Lakeland (130 Pablo Street). No appointment is needed. Hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>TREATMENT OPTIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For individuals with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19, Lakeland Regional Health\u2019s Urgent Care locations provide treatment and testing, including labs and radiology services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pablo Campus Urgent Care<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;| 130 Pablo St (next to Southgate Shopping Center)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Lake Miriam<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;| 4710 S. Florida Ave (next to Lake Miriam Plaza)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Both are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m., and Saturday\/Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Those with more severe symptoms should seek care at the Emergency Department at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lakeland Regional Health continues to administer RENGEN-COV with much success to patients 12 and older with COVID-19 who meet certain requirements. This drug therapy is aimed at curbing the severity of symptoms to reduce a patient\u2019s need for hospitalization. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=gFlq8xJqc84kiTztGbf9FdRhlYLyVcHayu85cHfXZfSAkujHnf2bbkESpas44JpF6ry-_a0hbxBVwVXufw4qTxI49hyEffvB5EyvbCHu2dPuIaipteY-2B6JTXLJ9LocJftpz7gsjr0M7-2F4fvScFSYKc-2FTlfypRhgCpX6vwCUD1Wh9kS4ZSwy-2FNR9cj2JAB4jEWups3mDXQY7-2B-2FAnNAJ1F24fo0fTgfdEheOIU59ywOhO8odwwnzJ7nMeEwtArJbNzAqT-2FSOa5FAmDLFxS0N1SheO18ozg-2Bbq23f4ebVLOr6US5PDUBireCXuHq-2F3Yy8rF-2Bhm8g6Qg-2BI9vSQjCPjAbV3Y7ypdIri5JE-2FvyjPpVHz73sGCd7ev2-2B8v-2BBSPQAUx-2BuujZqL4W2aegTGAUn7cwDcVHYuWmlVNWmRZ1eG3fksjE0zizkVp3hzlNHViWwAnoAeEelH2gXXb0LI4M-2BGj9OHz6vBA-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mylrh.org\/covid19therapy\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE AT LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rapid antigen testing&nbsp;<\/strong>is available at our Urgent Care locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PCR testing&nbsp;<\/strong>is available at our Drive-Thru Testing Center at the Medical Center D\u2022E Garage by appointment only<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>Call&nbsp;<strong>863.413.5907<\/strong>&nbsp;to schedule an appointment (results in approximately 24 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pediatric Testing&nbsp;<\/strong>at the Children\u2019s Emergency Department:&nbsp;Testing for children 17 and younger. Children will need a doctor\u2019s order.&nbsp; For questions, call 863.687.1203.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details about COVID-19, including testing, treatments, and vaccines, can be found on the Lakeland Regional Health website at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=gFlq8xJqc84kiTztGbf9FQnEGtVw7fTMfgg284Y5k90-3DOjvZ_a0hbxBVwVXufw4qTxI49hyEffvB5EyvbCHu2dPuIaipteY-2B6JTXLJ9LocJftpz7gsjr0M7-2F4fvScFSYKc-2FTlfypRhgCpX6vwCUD1Wh9kS4ZSwy-2FNR9cj2JAB4jEWups3mDXQY7-2B-2FAnNAJ1F24fo0fTgfdEheOIU59ywOhO8odwwnzJ7nMeEwtArJbNzAqT-2FSOa5FAmDLFxS0N1SheO18ozg-2Bbq23f4ebVLOr6US5PDXEebsicSf-2F7aapkRO6Ne-2BCkkLubOcol-2BdckC64W5FasxBboXJHd-2B9P1HXveXFMoyMkG2E5hraW-2F8mvYKdqoltPx8-2FMQPToyDpqyi34b-2FHhnQuDj2HIlQ5EzPDSFiNFFcmhDizUlTNLh7xjQx61zgMnq2LZRsoL4u4QQuQ5uW0zWw-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\">myLRH.org<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=gFlq8xJqc84kiTztGbf9FdRhlYLyVcHayu85cHfXZfQOfkEc-2FI39EX3EaulxCOJStAT3_a0hbxBVwVXufw4qTxI49hyEffvB5EyvbCHu2dPuIaipteY-2B6JTXLJ9LocJftpz7gsjr0M7-2F4fvScFSYKc-2FTlfypRhgCpX6vwCUD1Wh9kS4ZSwy-2FNR9cj2JAB4jEWups3mDXQY7-2B-2FAnNAJ1F24fo0fTgfdEheOIU59ywOhO8odwwnzJ7nMeEwtArJbNzAqT-2FSOa5FAmDLFxS0N1SheO18ozg-2Bbq23f4ebVLOr6US5PDXAgsyHDOT2R81coeMpVlJHAN2UCthwdySom9UOjJXVT7jAtl3kUvMZ7zZFiSaNkwJEDNNd7OhByIgCYDPmo9jWQnwjtTTZRp6EfS1H7ym8cVdInCYHBGquu2PUEyCRycNBPwLQFlmyT9yJUp5WgrUUxjrWVVTMSWLS8I5yw6j4iQ-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\">myLRH.org\/covidvaccines<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As has been reported, COVID-19 cases have risen in our area, and the number of people seeking care for COVID-19 at Lakeland Regional Health\u2019s Medical Center and Physician Practices has&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"0","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","default_image_id":71799,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[12,14],"tags":[879],"class_list":["post-13613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local","category-news","tag-lakeland-regional-health-update-covid-19-numbers"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}