The hospital extended the ban because of an “alarming” increase in COVID-19 cases, according to hospital officials.
Emergency surgical and cardiac care will continue to be provided. The hospital will keep its outpatient surgery center operational as well. However, hospital officials will monitor the situation going forward to ensure the surgery center can remain operational.
Since Dec. 1, Mount Nittany admitted 239 COVID-19 patients, with an average 48 COVID-19-related admissions a day.
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