FOX4: As COVID-19 cases rise, local hospitals working to get people tested, results back quickly

As COVID-19 cases are on steadily on the rise, adequate testing, supplies, and quick result times are still at top of mind. 

“We are still seeing large volumes of patients come in. Our inpatient volumes continue to go up,” said Dr. Marc Larsen, director of operations for Saint Luke’s Health System’s COVID-19 response team.

Dr. Larsen talks to FOX4 about how many tests Saint Luke's preforms daily and why the community still has to remain vigilant. 

Watch the full story below. 

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