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Georgia now has 1,247 COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths

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Georgia now has 1,247 COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths

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Atlanta, GA – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia has jumped again.

As of noon, March 25, there are 1,247 confirmed cases and 40 COVID-19 related deaths. As of 7 p.m. on March 24, the state had 1097 COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths. There are currently 394 COVID-19 related hospitalizations. Last night there were 361.

Tracking hospitalizations is a new feature in the twice-daily reports provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

DeKalb County has 116 cases, making it No. 2 in the state for confirmed cases. The number of cases is likely much higher than is publicly known due to limited testing. People with mild symptoms aren’t being offered tests.

On March 23, Gov. Brian Kemp resisted calls for a statewide shutdown, opting instead to tell vulnerable people to isolate themselves and leaving the task of enforcing social distancing to local leaders. Decatur’s mayor on Tuesday, March 24, issued a stay-at-home order and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a stay-at-home order this week, too. But other cities are handling things differently. Tucker, for instance, implemented a curfew but has allowed restaurants to remain open for now.

There are also conflicting messages from associations representing local governments. While the Georgia Municipal Association is urging all leaders in Georgia’s 538 cities to declare public health emergencies in response to COVID-19, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia has emphasized a “home rule” approach to the pandemic.

Confirmed cases and deaths in Georgia.
COVID-19 Confirmed CasesNo. Cases (%)
Total1247 (100%)
Hospitalized394(31.6%)
Deaths40 (3.21%)

 

COVID-19 Testing by Lab
LabNumber of Positive TestsTotal Tests
Commercial Lab10414697
GPHL2061482

COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by County

     County  Cases
Fulton198
Dekalb116
Dougherty109
Cobb101
Bartow78
Gwinnett48
Cherokee31
Carroll27
Lee25
Clayton22
Clarke19
Hall19
Douglas17
Floyd14
Fayette12
Henry12
Lowndes11
Coweta10
Richmond10
Forsyth9
Rockdale9
Gordon8
Polk8
Chatham7
Newton7
Bibb6
Columbia6
Laurens6
Paulding6
Spalding6
Troup6
Early5
Glynn5
Houston5
Oconee5
Sumter5
Tift5
Mitchell4
Peach4
Pickens4
Whitfield4
Baker3
Crisp3
Effingham3
Lamar3
Lumpkin3
Monroe3
Muscogee3
Terrell3
Worth3
Baldwin2
Barrow2
Bryan2
Butts2
Coffee2
Greene2
Irwin2
Jasper2
Miller2
Seminole2
Twiggs2
Washington2
Appling1
Ben Hill1
Burke1
Camden1
Catoosa1
Charlton1
Chattooga1
Clinch1
Colquitt1
Dawson1
Decatur1
Dodge1
Fannin1
Harris1
Heard1
Jackson1
Jones1
Liberty1
Lincoln1
Macon1
Madison1
Meriwether1
Morgan1
Pierce1
Pulaski1
Randolph1
Stephens1
Tattnall1
Taylor1
Thomas1
Turner1
Walton1
White1
Wilkes1
Unknown153
*Based on patient county of residence when known

Report generated on: 03/25/2020 11:41:14

Coronavirus symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure and include:

– Fever

– Cough

– Shortness of breath

The CDC says the following symptoms require emergency medical attention:

– Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

– Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

– New confusion or inability to arouse

– Bluish lips or face

Here are the recommendations on coronavirus prevention from the DeKalb County Board of Health:

– Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

– Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

– Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

– Stay home when you are sick.

– Cough or sneeze into your elbow or use a tissue to cover it, then throw the tissue in the trash.

– Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The DeKalb County Board of Health is encouraging people not to buy facemasks.

“Surgical masks should be reserved for people who exhibit symptoms (to prevent them from spreading the virus through respiratory secretions such as saliva or mucus) and healthcare professionals who are taking care of sick people,” the DeKalb County Board of Health says. “Regular surgical face masks are not effective in protecting against the coronavirus, according to the CDC. A more specialized face mask known as N95 respirators are thicker than surgical masks and are fitted to a person’s face to keep out any viral particles.”

For more information from the Centers for Disease Control, click here.

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