Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is reporting a sick individual at the hospital showing signs of respiratory symptoms. 

This person’s identity and information cannot be shared due to HIPPA and patient privacy. The individual is being tested for both flu and COVID-19.  The person was sent home into quarantine as of 11 am this morning. 

HRRMC is currently gathering as much information as possible on the situation, and are following strict guidelines and recommendations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and CDC on next steps.  The hospital will not receive results of the COVID-19 test for a minimum of 24 hours from when the test is received at the lab. 

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HRRMC emphasizes that they do not currently have a positive case of COVID-19.  Their next steps will be determined after receiving the test results. 

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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