The following data is current as of April 15, 2021. In Georgia overall, there have been 865,827 confirmed cases. Confirmed deaths are currently at 17,130 for the state with 2,532 probable deaths. This data shows an increase of 13,016 cases in Georgia in the last two weeks, representing 7,992 cases per 100,000. The total population of Georgia is 10,833,472.
As of 8:00 am today (4/16/21), an additional 1,004 cases have been confirmed with 61 additional confirmed deaths, 759 antigen-positive cases, and 129 hospitalizations.
Here's the data for the counties surrounding Morgan:
- Greene County: 1,488 cases, 55 deaths, and 133 hospitalizations
- Jasper County: 665 cases, 18 deaths, and 61 hospitalizations
- Madison County: 2,708 cases, 46 deaths, and 155 hospitalizations
- Newton County: 7,321 cases, 213 deaths, and 634 hospitalizations
- Oconee County: 3,004 cases, 62 deaths, and 127 hospitalizations
- Putnam County: 1,759 cases, 57 deaths, and 159 hospitalizations
- Walton County: 7,908 cases, 230 deaths, and 489 hospitalizations
The top 5 counties in Georgia are as follows:
- Gwinnett County: 84,845 cases, 1,039 deaths, 5,319 hospitalizations
- Fulton County: 80,050 cases, 1,244 deaths, 4,691 hospitalizations
- Cobb County: 59,352 cases, 937 deaths, 3,060 hospitalizations
- Dekalb County: 56,499 cases, 897 deaths, 4,447 hospitalizations
- Hall County: 24,713 cases, 426 deaths, 2,327 hospitalizations
On March 23, 2021, Governor Kemp announced that all residents aged 16 and over are now eligible for the vaccine. Here's the announcement.
To find a vaccine location near you or to schedule an appointment, log on to https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine. For individuals aged 16 and 17 who are in an eligible population for vaccination, Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for these ages. Please schedule an appointment at CVS or Walgreens or at one of the GEMA mass vaccination sites to ensure Pfizer vaccine is available to you.
CDC recommendations for minimizing the risk of COVID-19:
- Wear a mask any time you are within six feet of someone who doesn't live in your household.
- Be sure to wear a mask properly, making sure it fits the face and covers both the nose and mouth at all times.
- Practice social distancing, staying at least six feet away from others.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.
- Wash hands before and after handling your mask.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces where social distancing is not possible including restaurants, movie theaters, sporting events, and other places where masks may not be worn or social distancing may not be observed.
- Cough and sneeze inside the mask or into an elbow, keeping the mouth covered at all times.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
- Self-quarantine if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- Monitor for a fever or other symptoms if you begin experiencing symptoms and get tested as needed.
CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals:
Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or staying 6 feet apart. Visit with unvaccinated people from one other household indoors without wearing masks or staying 6 feet apart if everyone in the other household is at low risk for severe disease. Refrain from quarantine and testing if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19 after contact with someone who has COVID-19.
These recommendations still apply for interacting with the unvaccinated public:
Wear a well-fitted mask. Stay at least 6 feet from people you do not live with. Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings. Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow guidance issued by individual employers. Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations.
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