Coronavirus case confirmed at Amen Center

A 75-year-old resident of the Amen Center in Delta was diagnosed positive with COVID-19, center co-founder Danny Hollowell said.

Late Thursday evening, the man was said to have difficulty breathing and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance, where he was confirmed positive. Hollowell identified the resident as having colon cancer and vomiting shortly before.

The man had been a resident at the Amen Center for three months, Hollowell said.

The center went into lockdown Friday, and no new residents will be accepted. Hollowell said none of the other employees or 37 residents have shown symptoms of COVID-19.

The Amen Center is a Christian-based facility in the former Delta Elementary School, serving individuals impacted by addiction, homelessness or other housing needs.