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Friday, September 18, 2020 @ 11:30 a.m. -

Phoebe Reports Friday COVID-19 Numbers

Albany, Ga. – As of noon Friday, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers:

Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 41

Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Sumter Medical Center – 7

Total COVID-19 Patients in Phoebe Worth Medical Center – 0

Total Inpatients Recovered – 803

Total Positive Deaths from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – 145

Total Positive Deaths from Phoebe Sumter – 40

“After several weeks of positive news, we saw a slight increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions this week. While it’s too early to tell if this is a trend, it is concerning. We endured substantial increases in the weeks following the July 4th holiday, and we hope to avoid a repeat caused by Labor Day gatherings. It is another reminder of the importance of wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings and close contact with others,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System President & Chief Executive Officer. “As we continue to focus on our COVID-19 fight, we were excited to take part in several important healthcare observances this week. We celebrated World Patient Safety Day, we commemorated National Healthcare Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week and we recognized Neonatal Nurses Week. All three commemorations allowed us to thank members of the Phoebe Family for their crucial service to our community throughout this pandemic and to focus on our commitment to put safety first every day.”

For updated information on COVID-19, visit www.phoebehealth.com/coronavirus and www.cdc.gov.