Steiner: COVID-19 continues to spread
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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Phoebeâs top official said Friday COVID-19 continues to spread in the Dougherty County community.
Phoebe Putney Health System CEO and President Scott Steiner said Fridayâs number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients âremain fairly low relative to their peaksâ but is â57% more than a week ago.â
âItâs too early to know if that means weâre in the early stages of another surge, but it is a clear indication that the virus continues to spread in our community,â Steiner said. âWeâre also concerned that a significant number of the patients showing up to our main emergency center with COVID-19 symptoms are critically ill.â