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Georgia spending $72 million to add 296 hospital beds, staff in advance of expected patient surge

ATLANTA (The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp has announced plans to add 296 hospital beds throughout Georgia as the state prepares for a COVID-19 patient surge. Eighty-eight new beds will be a part of four temporary medical units, and 208 additional beds at two reopened health-care facilities. The governor's office said the plan to add hospital beds will cost the state about $72 million, which includes $12 million for additional staff at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Dougherty […]

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