SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota Memorial Hospital is joining two national clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
On Thursday, Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Fiorica and Director of Clinical Research Dr. Kirk Voelker gave a brief update on the trials in a virtual meeting.
The hospital is currently caring for 32 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. Eleven employees have also tested positive and are being monitored at home.
"We are saddened to report that another patient has died, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths at SMH to eight," a spokesperson said.
SMH reports that 44 people who tested positive have been discharged from the hospital or ER. They are being monitored by the Florida Department of Health for follow-ups.
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