More than 60 people have tested positive for coronavirus at a local nursing home.

According to the Augusta Fire/EMA department, 67 people at the Windermere Health and Rehabilitation Center. Seven employees reportedly tested positive but it is is unclear if they are part of the 67.

Fire Chief Christopher James was on a conference call with the Georgia Department of Public Health, who is leading the investigation into the nursing home, when they were notified about the positive cases.

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Augusta University Health conducted the testing Thursday for patients and employees, with the results coming in Friday morning. According to the Augusta Fire/EMA department, 17 people tested negative.

Windermere Health and Rehabilitation Center, located near Doctors Hospital, could not be reached for comment Friday afternoon.

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