CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Clinic says it will now limit testing for the COVID-19 to patients who are considered the “highest risk” after receiving an “overwhelming” demand in recent days.

The Clinic released a statement Tuesday night saying more than 2,200 people were tested during the first four days at public sites, saying an unspecified “small” number tested positive. More than 2,100 people are still waiting to be tested. As of Tuesday, Ohio has 67 confirmed cases, with 31 in Cuyahoga County.

“We currently have a supply of testing swabs on hand, however, we did not fully anticipate the impact of the crisis in Italy which is where the swabs are manufactured,” the statement says. “We hope to continue to receive additional supplies, which will be a key part of our decision-making."

Italy has been hit hard with the virus, with more than 2,500 deaths and more than 31,000 infected, according to CNBC. There are 184,796 confirmed cases globally and 7,529 deaths, CNBC reports.

On Wednesday, patients with a physician’s order will be tested at the W.O. Walker facility, 10524 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. The Clinic is defining high-risk patients as people who currently are hospitalized or are age 61 and older. Patients will no longer be tested at the Clinic’s Landerbrook location in Mayfield Heights.

The statement says the Clinic is “re-evaluating” its ability to provide tests to patients with a physician’s order who are 60 years old and under. Patients 60 and under should not come to the Walker testing facility until they are contacted by Cleveland Clinic with further instructions.

Patients with with a fever higher than 100.4 degrees and/or cough should isolate themselves. If a person’s condition worsens, he or she should contact a doctor or go to the emergency department.

People trying to set up testing with the Clinic on Tuesday ran into troubles because online scheduling was overwhelmed and other technical issues. The lines at both Landerbrook and the W.O. Walker Building reached capacity by 1 p.m.

MetroHealth System is offering coronavirus testing, but supplies are limited and doctors are determining who should receive tests.

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