Coronavirus Updates: Georgia Surges Past 1,000 Cases

A sign outside the emergency entrance to Emory Hospital advises people with coronavirus-like symptoms to remain in their vehicles and wait for an attendant to help in Atlanta.

John Bazemore / Associated Press

Updated Wednesday at 7:33 a.m.

Total confirmed infections from the new coronavirus surged to nearly 1,100 across Georgia on Tuesday, with deaths rising to 38, as officials in southwest Georgia’s largest city warned they’re out of intensive care space.

Georgia’s municipalities were urged to impose more restrictions to blunt the virus’ spread.