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CoxHealth Opens New Emergency Department Entrance For Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms

There’s now a separate entrance at Cox South in Springfield for anyone with symptoms of COVID-19.

A large white tent has been erected along the drive-up area in front of the Emergency Department.  The alternate triage and treatment site is for patients who go to the ED with COVID-19 and other respiratory symptoms. 

CoxHealth officials say the new entrance is for patients with mild symptoms. 

Mercy Springfield opened a forward triage facility at its ER Monday for patients with symptoms of COVID-19.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.