A statement issued Friday night and attributed to President and CEO Patrick Green does not say what unit the doctor works in, where the doctor lives, whether the physician traveled outside the country recently, or the extent of possible contact the physician may have had with patients or other staff at the hospital.
The hospital said, “a case of this nature is certainly inevitable given the community spread of the virus” and that the hospital “is well prepared and has taken every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all patients, staff and employees.”
When reached by phone, William Hanrahan, a spokesman for the hospital, said an investigation was conducted and anyone who came in contact with the physician has already been notified.
He declined to elaborate, citing concerns over the patient privacy of the physician.
Last week, the town of Westerly announced two children tested positive for COVID-19. According to Police Chief Shawn Lacey, they have since recovered.