Dickinson County Healthcare System (DCH) is reporting that the patient who returned a presumptive positive test result for COVID-19 has died as a result of complications from the virus. DCH is able to share that the patient had pre-existing medical issues that were compromised by COVID-19.
The staff of DCH shares its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the patient.
In fulfillment of their duty as representatives of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and to assure the highest possible level of health for the people of the communities it serves, the Dickinson-Iron Health Department is responsible for and will be the sole entity confirming COVID-19 related deaths in Dickinson County.
Every precautionary protocol was followed by DCH while caring for this patient. DCH is fully equipped to handle any new COVID-19 cases as they present themselves. We continue to reassure our community that it is safe to come to DCH for your and your family’s healthcare needs. We are here for you.
Remaining transparent and keeping stakeholders informed is paramount, but being respectful of families rights and obeying HIPPA guidelines, makes full disclosure impossible.
Please visit Dickinson’s COVID-19 UPDATE WEBSITE PAGE that is updated daily: https://www.dchs.org/about-us/covid-19-news-and-updates
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