We are committed to presenting the most up-to-date news to help keep you informed about current and emerging health threats that may impact our communities. Today’s Health Care Hub includes information about the status of COVID-19, INFLUENZA and RSV across the state and nationally. Please click on any of the links provided to access additional information or resources. Thank you.
COVID-19
- CDC TRANSMISSION RATES: High
- YORK HOSPITAL INPATIENT CENSUS, 12/29/2022: 3 inpatients
- MAINE COVID HOSPITALIZATION SNAPSHOT
- COVID TREATMENT: COVID Treatment Options at York Hospital are outlined here.
- IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS: Evusheld is recommended as pre-exposure prevention, to be given every six months by injection, for all immunocompromised patients. WHO IS CONSIDERED IMMUNOCOMPROMISED? Examples include someone who is undergoing active cancer treatment for tumors/cancers of the blood; taking medications post-organ transplant to suppress the immune system; living with advanced or untreated HIV infection; or in active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress the immune response. Please contact your provider for information about eligibility, or visit the Maine CDC COVID-19 page.
- VISITOR POLICY: Our Visitor Policy remains unchanged (one visitor at a time with some exceptions)
- MASKING: Masking is required at all health care facilities.
INFLUENZA
- INFLUENZA continues to be on the rise across the country, with a steady increase in numbers. COVID will remain, but awareness of other respiratory infections should remain high.
- State of Maine Flu data is now being reported on the Maine CDC Influenza 2022-2023 page.
- CURRENT U.S. FLU ACTIVITY MAP
- MASKING: Masking is recommended for anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms.
RSV
- YH POSITIVITY RATE: For the week of 12/23/22 to 12/29/22, 20% of patients (1 of 5) tested were positive.
- PATIENT CARE GUIDANCE is being developed by York Hospital Pediatrics, Emergent Care and Walk-In Care teams.
- GENERAL INFORMATION: For additional information about RSV, please visit the Maine CDC website.
- Please reach out with any additional questions or concerns you may have to:
Timothy S. Pike, DO, MBA, CPE, FACP
Chief Medical Officer
(207) 351-2353
[email protected]
Charity A. Neal, RN
Executive Director
(207) 351-2013
[email protected]