Georgia
Georgia COVID cases begin to increase; experts remind people to be cautious
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Georgia’s COVID instances have elevated within the final couple of months, in keeping with the Georgia Division of Public Well being’s web site.
However medical professionals like Dr. Cecil Bennett, with Newnan Household Drugs, say don’t panic however nonetheless apply warning as summer time approaches.
“We all know extra persons are out and about, the climate’s hotter, we’re congregating extra,” he stated. “We’re not sporting masks, so, it’s anticipated instances would enhance.”
As of Could 25, the seven-day shifting common of recent instances was a bit of over 2,000, in keeping with the state’s division of public well being.
Dr. Bennett advised CBS46 that these are simply the instances which were reported.
Bennett additionally talked about the seriousness of latest instances, pointing to lots of his sufferers who he stated have had gentle signs.
“I imagine that although the instances could also be increased going ahead, there might be rather a lot much less severe sickness,” he stated.
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