Patient At Ballad Health Tests Negative For Cornoavirus, COVID-19

A patient under observation at a Ballad Health Care facility has tested negative for the Coronavirus and COVID-19. Ballad officials released the information Thursday in a Facebook post. The health care provider says Ballad is working closely with school superintendents, mayors, local health departments, EMS providers and first responders to ensure an effective response to potential COVID-19 cases in the the region. Ballad also urges individuals to follow Center for Disease Control guidelines to help prevent or slow the spread of the virus.