A well-known area physician is warning the public to take the latest COVID-19 threat seriously.
Dr. Shea Godwin is an emergency room physician with American Physician Partners and frequently staffs the ER at Jennie Stuart Medical Center and Trigg County Hospital. Godwin says one common myth is being vaccinated will keep someone from getting COVID-19.
click to download audioDr. Godwin says the people who have been vaccinated could be spreading the virus.
click to download audioShe says hospitals across the country are at capacity.
click to download audioDR. Godwin adds she is afraid the national media is not properly warning the public about the current risk associated with COVID-19.
click to download audioShe adds people need to only go to hospital if they have a true emergency, and she asked for some patience and understanding for all who work in the medical field.
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