Friday, April 9, 2021 - Coronavirus Updates...
Phoebe Reports Friday COVID-19 Numbers | @ 12:52 p.m.
Albany, Ga. – As of noon Friday, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers:
- Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 20
- Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Sumter Medical Center – 0
- Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Worth Medical Center – 0
- Total Inpatients Recovered – 2,254
- Total Positive Deaths from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 255
- Total Positive Deaths from Phoebe Sumter – 67
- Total Vaccines Administered – 45,958
“We are thankful that today we are very near our low point for COVID-19 hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic; however, we have had several days recently with multiple hospital admissions. That shows the virus is still being transmitted in our communities, and – with more contagious variants becoming more prevalent – there is still some danger of a fourth wave of infections,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System President and CEO. “The good news is we have the opportunity and the capability to end this pandemic quickly. According to the latest statistics from the state, only 24% of Dougherty County residents have received a vaccine. Vaccinations are readily available at multiple sites through Phoebe, as well as other healthcare providers, Department of Public Health offices and area pharmacies. We hope, as more people get vaccinated, those who have not rolled up their sleeves yet will be convinced of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine and will choose to get vaccinated to protect themselves and defeat the virus,” Steiner added.
The latest vaccination information is available at www.phoebehealth.com. Anyone interested in scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination at Phoebe can call 229-312-1919.
