A patient who has tested positive for COVID-19 is being treated at one of NorthShore University HealthSystem’s five hospitals, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Hospital system employees were notified by email Wednesday morning of the patient’s presence. When asked for comment, a spokesman declined to say at which of the system’s hospitals the patient was being treated.
NorthShore owns Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Skokie Hospital and Swedish Hospital in Chicago.
In a prepared statement, the hospital said they are working closely with public health officials and using the most up-to-date evidence in their approach.
“We have assembled a cross-functional team, including clinical, administrative and operational leaders. This team meets daily and reviews the systems, supplies, people, and communication aspects to inform our readiness, planning and activities,” the statement reads. “We continue to work diligently to provide all of our patients, visitors, staff and the communities we serve with safe and effective care.”
Hospitals officials declined to give the medical condition of the patient, but described the patient as being stable.
It was not immediately known if the patient is one of the 19 confirmed cases already reported by Illinois officials.
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