Sharp Decrease In Coronavirus Numbers At Edward Hospital

Naperville IL

16 March, 2021

11:35 AM

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NAPERVILLE, IL — Edward Hospital is treating 10 inpatients with confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, according to an email from hospital spokesperson Keith Hartenberger. This is less than half the number of coronavirus patients who were in treatment last Tuesday, when the hospital reported 21 inpatients with coronavirus. The numbers also reflect a notable decrease compared to earlier this winter. As of Dec. 28, Edward Hospital was treating 57 coronavirus inpatients. Hartenberger added that no patients died from coronavirus within the past 24 hours. In total, Edward Hospital has seen 141 deaths from coronavirus. Don't miss updates about precautions in the Naperville area as they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. Two coronavirus inpatients were discharged from Edward Hospital within the past 24 hours. Since March 24, 2020, 1,849 inpatients have been treated for coronavirus and discharged from Edward Hospital. Also on Patch: Naperville Named Among Best Cities To Live In America: Niche Parents Vow To 'Keep Pressure On' After Rally To Reopen Schools DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 1.3 Percent Hike In Past Week