As of 4 p.m., the state Health and Human Services Department was still reporting testing figures from Monday morning, which reflected 17 people with positive tests statewide. “All ConvenientMD clinics are able to provide COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing however, due to world-wide shortages of COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment (PPE), we are unable to test patients who do not show signs and symptoms of COVID-19. We are actively working to secure more COVID-19 tests and PPE in all clinics.”Donovan also said the hospital is not in a position to expand testing. “This means that we cannot expand our testing criteria.”ClearChoiceMD, with clinics in Belmont and Tilton, does not offer coronavirus testing. Donovan said the hospital also has concerns about capacity should there be a surge of coronavirus patients.

Source: Daily Sun March 17, 2020 20:26 UTC