EAMC Update with COVID-19: June 18th

HOSPITALIZATIONS TREND DOWNWARD, BUT…

Hospitalizations of patients with a positive case of COVID-19 at EAMC and EAMC-Lanier are at its lowest point since May 28, but hospital officials warn this could be the calm before another storm. Calls to 528-SICK have risen sharply in the past week, as have tests and confirmed cases in Lee and Chambers counties. That could mean an increase in hospitalizations in the next 10-14 days. With more cases in the community, EAMC physicians are reminding the public to wear a mask when in public, especially when six feet of distance cannot be guaranteed between individuals. Of course, the better solution is to either stay home when possible and to avoid gatherings—especially large gatherings—with people outside of your household.    

LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Colonel Ollie Herbert Edwards and his wife, Virginia Mitchell Edwards, had a special lunch date today, complete with chocolate cake. Because they live in the same household, they didn’t have to remain six feet apart as COVID-19 guidelines recommend. However, their servers—a nurse and an MCT—were dressed out in full PPE (personal protective equipment). That’s because the Edwards are both hospitalized at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) with COVID-19. 

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For confirmed Alabama COVID-19 cases by county, please visit this ADPH link: https://covid19.alabama.gov/#live-updates