St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has established a regular update by Dr. Brandon Dawson, Medical Director of Emergency Services, to share information with the public related to COVID-19 including the status of hospital operations and the safety measures being taken to protect our patients, staff and community. These updates are delivered every two weeks by Dr. Dawson and are available on the hospital’s social media channel and website.

As of August 4, 2020:

As reported by the Department of Public Health, cases of COVID-19 increased in Muscogee County through July, and with the documented increase in confirmed positive cases, hospitals in our region including ours have seen an expected increase in hospitalizations over the last month. Currently, St. Francis is treating more than 40 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in our hospital. This number changes rapidly. Two weeks ago, we reported we were treating over 50 patients who had tested positive for COVID-19. 

St. Francis continues to take all the necessary precautions to protect our patients and staff from COVID-19, including limiting entry points to the facility, screening all individuals for symptoms of COVID-19, universal masking, maintaining a strict zero-visitation protocol and cleaning and sanitizing all patient rooms and patient areas. 

St. Francis reminds the public to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing and proper hand hygiene, and wearing a mask or face covering while in public. For additional information about the hospital’s preparation and response to COVID-19, visit MyStFrancis.com.