COVID snapshot: a statewide breakdown

5,060 — The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 statewide. The pandemic peak was more than 6,000 in September during the delta surge.

29.3% — The percentage of hospitalized patients classified as COVID-19 patients.

87.9% — Inpatient beds in use statewide.

89.3% — ICU beds in use statewide.

77 — The seven-day daily rolling average of confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths reported in Georgia as of Wednesday, up 157% since Dec. 1

In Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton

88 — Number of patients hospitalized for COVID

24 — Total ICU beds in use (18 for COVID-19 patients)

100% — ICU beds in use

Note: The statistics above are based on state data available on Wednesday.

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