Atlanta, GA – With some businesses reopening today, April 24, the latest COVID-19 report shows less cases and deaths reported in the last 24 hours than the day before.

It won’t be known for a few weeks whether allowing businesses to reopen will cause cases to spike again.

Kemp said on April 20 that  “given the favorable data and enhanced testing,” gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools, and massage therapists can reopen their doors on Friday, April 24. Theaters, private social clubs, and restaurant dine-in services will be allowed to reopen on Monday, April 27. Bars, nightclubs and live performance venues will remain closed.

Many local businesses have opted to remain closed for now.

On April 24 at noon the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 635 more confirmed COVID-19 cases and 20 more deaths in the last 24 hours. On April 23, the state recorded 772 more cases and 36 more deaths in the preceding 24 hours.

There are currently 22,147 COVID-19 cases in Georgia and 892 deaths. There are 4,221 hospitalizations.

DeKalb County has 1,709 cases and 35 deaths. The numbers are provided by the state Department of Public Health and are presumed to be accurate.

COVID-19 Cases in Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

Race	Ethnicity	Cases	Deaths
Black Or African American	Hispanic/Latino	113	4
Black Or African American	Non-Hispanic/Latino	5710	457
Black Or African American	Unknown	1475	11
White	Hispanic/Latino	649	16
White	Non-Hispanic/Latino	4064	347
White	Unknown	839	7
American Indian/Native American	Hispanic/Latino	3	0
American Indian/Native American	Non-Hispanic/Latino	16	1
American Indian/Native American	Unknown	2	0
Asian	Hispanic/Latino	6	0
Asian	Non-Hispanic/Latino	218	13
Asian	Unknown	52	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Hispanic/Latino	0	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Non-Hispanic/Latino	1	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Unknown	0	0
Other	Hispanic/Latino	549	10
Other	Non-Hispanic/Latino	141	1
Other	Unknown	141	0
Unknown	Hispanic/Latino	186	0
Unknown	Non-Hispanic/Latino	297	5
Unknown	Unknown	7685	20

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.

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

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