The Shadow
COVINGTON, VA (VR) –
Fourth Post 9:23pm: From HCA Media relations
All patients have been discharged from the emergency department
Third Post 8:30pm: From HCA Media Relations
A total of 16 confirmed patients are being evaluated and treated at Lewis Gale Alleghany
Second Post: From HCA Media Relations
Nine patients were transported to Lewis Gale Alleghany from Smurfit Westrock, no further information available at this time.
Initial Post:
Smurfit Westrock has provided us with the following statement:
At approximately 5 p.m. today, a team of contractors at Smurfit Westrock’s Covington mill reported nausea and mild symptoms and were transported for medical evaluation.
The potential source of symptoms is undetermined and under investigation.
There is no known threat to public safety.
