Two Madison County residents and a Haywood County resident learned Wednesday that they tested positive for COVID-19 when Physicians Quality Care received its latest test results for the coronavirus.
Of the 1,373 results PQC has received since it began COVID-19 testing on March 18, the number of positives is now at 58.
“Even as the curve of new infections in West Tennessee begins to flatten, it is important we remain vigilant in identifying potential new cases,” said Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, CEO of Physicians Quality Care, “Unfortunately, this isn’t over yet.”
PQC’s updated breakdown of positive test results by county is Madison County, 36; Gibson, 8; Haywood, 8; Carroll, 2; Henderson, 2; Obion, 1; and McNairy, 1.
PQC has a separate and secure COVID-19 Clinic at its Jackson location to treat and test patients with COVID-19 concerns. Those seeking a test for the presence of the virus should call ahead or from the clinic’s parking lot when they arrive. They will be given a mask and taken to the separate entrance for the COVID-19 Clinic.
Meanwhile, those wanting to know if they have antibodies to the coronavirus or if they have other urgent care needs are asked to come to the PQC’s urgent care entrances in Jackson and Milan.
Physicians Quality Care, in partnership with LabCorp, a nationally accredited testing laboratory, began offering specific tests for COVID-19 (Sars-CoV-2) on April 27. Since then, 713 people have been tested.
IgG antibodies are the body’s immune system response to fighting off the presence of a virus.
PQC has treated and tested more people for COVID-19 than any other commercially owned medical clinic in the area. As part of its efforts to help reduce the spread of the virus, the clinic is also participating in a national research study of patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
With all of its COVID-19-related testing, Physicians Quality Care is working with nationally accredited laboratories that are following FDA guidelines, said Hoppers, “In order to stop the spread of this virus, we need to find out as much as we can.”
For more information call 731-984-8400 or visit physiciansqualitycare.com. PQC in Jackson is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Telemedicine is available during those hours. Because all COVID-19-concerned patients are directed to the Jackson location’s secure COVID-19 clinic, PQC in Milan has temporary hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
It plans to return to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week on June 1.
