News Release

GOSHEN – Health officials are warning of the strain an influx of COVID-19 patients is having at Goshen Hospital.

The number of COVID-19 patients at Goshen Hospital is currently at 47 with the total number of admitted patients spiking to over 50 positive patients twice in recent days.

On average, four patients are being admitted each day – and the average length of stay for patients is six days.

The high number of COVID-19 patients continues to require rescheduling surgeries, screenings and procedures needed by other community members.

“The situation is critical. The people of our community cannot afford to have our hospital focused completely on the needs of COVID-19 patients at the expense of other necessary procedures and surgeries,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist.

“Our intensive care unit beds are full. We have had to send some patients who need intensive care to other facilities – and we may not have this option for long, as they are also filling up. Please review your Christmas plans to reduce everyone’s risk.”