Officials urge vaccinations as COVID continues to recede

ALBANY — While the COVID virus lingers in southwest Georgia, officials say that with the growing number of people that have been vaccinated, an end to the virus is now in sight. And one of those officials urged southwest Georgians to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“After more than 14 months of our COVID-19 battle, a return to more normal activities certainly has been a long time coming,” Phoebe Putney Health System President/CEO Scott Steiner said. “Memorial Day weekend is not only a solemn time to show our respect and gratitude to military heroes who gave their lives in service of our country and to share our support with their families, it is the unofficial beginning of summer.