By Emily Garcia |
Staff writer
Dr. Phillip Coule, chief medical officer at Augusta University Health, shared on July 21 with his fellow AU Health employees via email that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Augusta University Health has been working with the Governor Brian Kemp’s office to aid in the fight against COVID-19 since early May.
According to a report from WRDW, Coule stated: “While I don’t know how I contracted the virus, I would encourage you all to remain cautious, wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance. I began working from home and completely limiting contact with others on July 20 in keeping with prescribed isolation measures.”
News of Coule’s positive test comes just weeks before AU plans to reopen to students for the fall semester.
Contact Emily Garcia at EMGARCIA@augusta.edu.