On the last day of 2020, Augusta University Medical Center was swamped with very sick COVID patients.
Sixteen were waiting Thursday in the ER to be moved to ICU beds, but no such beds were available. And other hospitals were filled up as well, said Dr. Phillip Coule, vice president and chief medical officer of Augusta University Health System.
“It’s the worst surge we’ve seen,’’ Coule told GHN on Thursday. “The system is stressed.’’
That’s one reason why he welcomed Gov. Brian Kemp’s move to open up COVID vaccinations to people 65 and older, which the governor discussed at a morning press conference.
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Elks Norma Graham, Mike DePetrillo, Belk Manager Latasha Johnson and Elk Mary Zachary.
EATONTON, Ga. â Lake Oconee Elks bought clothing to be delivered to the Georgia War Veterans Home in November. Milledgeville Belk Manager Latasha Johnson was extremely helpful to the Elks in choosing clothing for the Veterans and also gave them a very nice discount. Â
The Lake Oconee Elks have received an Impact Grant from the Elks National Foundation for the past three years to be able to take the veterans at the home out to lunch and to museums or have cookouts at the home for the Vets. Â