Intoxicated, COVID-positive patient accused of biting medic

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – An intoxicated woman who also tested positive for COVID-19 is being accused of biting a medic while in her treatment room on September 4, according to the probable cause affidavit.

On September 4, Elizabeth Wilson was an intoxicated patient at Memorial Hospital who also tested positive for COVID-19.

A medic was trying to keep Wilson in her treatment room but Wilson refused, according to court documents.

Wilson was combative and argumentative and it took multiple people to try to restrain her while doctors ordered a Hadol shot to calm her, court documents said.

While trying to restrain her, Wilson allegedly bit the medic on his arm, breaking the skin, according to the probable cause affidavit.

Witnesses saw the incident take place and pictures were submitted as well.

Wilson is facing a charge of battery against a public safety official.