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Computer Virus infects Gwinnett Medical Center systems

A computer virus infects Gwinnett Medical Center systems that slowed patient registration and other operations at its campuses in Lawrenceville and Duluth, discovered by Staff member on Wednesday. On Friday, Gwinnett Medical Center instructed ambulances to take patients to other area hospitals when possible.

They have been working with outside IT Security Experts to fix this problem.

The malware also infected the departments such as the pharmacy, radiology and labs. A system of runners are dealing with a variety of tasks, such as running orders down to the pharmacy or delivering X-rays to doctors.

The hospital is still treating patients in emergency situations but is asking people with minor ailments, such as sore throats or sprained ankles, to contact their regular providers.

The other hospitals taking patients include Emory Eastside Medical Center, Atlanta; DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur; Walton Regional Medical Center, Monroe; and Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.
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