ATLANTA, Ga. (WTXL) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia's government will more than double state-supported hospital staff.
Kemp said state-supported hospital staff will increase from 1,300 personnel to 2,800 thru the first of December.
"This additional $125 million staffing investment will also bring online 450 beds at nine regional coordinating hospitals across the state," said Kemp.
I just announced @GADCH will increase state-supported hospital staff from 1,300 personnel to 2,800 thru the first of December. This additional $125 million staffing investment will also bring online 450 beds at nine regional coordinating hospitals across the state. pic.twitter.com/3RhF7elWJj
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 16, 2021
Kemp also said to "encourage unvaccinated state employees to schedule their appointment and thank those who are already vaccinated, I will be closing state offices heading into Labor Day weekend on Friday, September 3rd."
