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Senior Living Center resident tests positive for COVID-19

Of the three residents hospitalized, one has tested positive for COVID-19, and one has died

GUNNISON, Colo. —

Gunnison County health officials confirm three people have been admitted to Gunnison Valley Hospital (GVH) from the Senior Living Center. Of those three, one has tested positive for COVID-19, and one has died — however, the deceased was tested for novel coronavirus and those results are still pending.

The deceased was 95 years old. Should the person's test return positive, it would be the second death in Gunnison County due to complications from COVID-19.

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The woman who has tested positive for COVID-19 is in her 80s and is reportedly has a status of “green,” meaning she is receiving base level care for someone hospitalized for the illness.

The condition of the third patient is also listed as green and also is pending for novel coronavirus results.

Health and Human Services Director Joni Reynolds said that seniors have been isolated in their rooms, and staff in the “neighborhoods” — or sections — of the Senior Living Center are limited to their own section. Stringent protocols have been put in place to prevent any spread

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