FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Florence Division released statistics Tuesday relating to COVID-19.

MUSC is reporting 5 inpatient positive COVID-19 cases and 9 COVID-19 rule-outs in the Florence Division, as of March 31.

MUSC also saw approximately 18,000 telehealth screenings through MUSC.CARE, and saw a total of 508 patients at the Florence respiratory collection site.

MUSC Health is also requesting donations of the following items from the community:

  • N95 masks
  • Surgical masks
  • Protective eye-wear
  • Face guards and face shields
  • Sterile gloves
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Industrial cleaning wipes
  • Thermometers (all kinds)

The pharmacy is in need of:

  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Azithromycin
  • Ethanol
  • 200 proof USP-grade alcohol

Please forward all donation requests to Christina O’Malley, External Affairs at omalleyc@musc.edu.

MUSC Florence Division will begin issuing weekly updates on COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoons.

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