An increase in testing has led to an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state, says Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District. Testing is now only available to highest-risk individuals that are symptomatic. The elderly, those with underlying medical conditions, healthcare workers, first responders,…… read more »
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CHIEFTAINS HERB AND PLANT SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ONLINE THIS YEAR, AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Coronavirus will not stop the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home from holding its annual Herb and Plant Sale in 2020; it will just be held online this year, according to Heather Shores, Executive Director. She attests that it was important to adapt to the circumstances, as the Herb and Plant Sale is a major fundraiser for…… read more »
UPDATE 3/25/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1387 STATEWIDE, 47 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd County has 14 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 47 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed…… read more »
UPDATE 3/25/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1247 STATEWIDE, 40 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1247 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Floyd County has 14 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 40 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest…… read more »
COMMISSIONERS CALL UPON FLOYD COUNTY RESIDENTS TO SHELTER IN PLACE
The Floyd County Commission has called for all county residents to shelter in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 (or coronavirus). An ordinance was unanimously approved by Commissioners at a virtual meeting that was held via Zoom on Tuesday night. It is now in effect and remains in place through April 7th at 11:59…… read more »
CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES HAVE INCREASED IN GEORGIA, AS HAVE FATALITIES
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there were 1,097 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across this state as of 7 pm on Tuesday night. Twelve of those cases were in Floyd County. There have now been a total of 38 fatalities statewide due to coronavirus. Counties with the highest number of confirmed cases…… read more »
PLANS FOR LOCAL OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH HAVE BEEN ALTERED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Plans for this year’s observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month have been altered due to COVID-19. Local CAP month activities are spearheaded each April by the Exchange Club of Rome’s Family Resource Center. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, says that all planned activities have been cancelled, including the annual Placement of Pinwheels in honor of…… read more »
UPDATE 3/24/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1097 STATEWIDE, 38 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1097 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd County has 12 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 38 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed cases…… read more »
UPDATE 3/24/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 1026 STATEWIDE, 32 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 1026 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of noon Tuesday. Floyd County has 11 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 32 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed cases are…… read more »
ROMANS ORDERED BY CITY COMMISSION TO SHELTER IN PLACE
The Rome City Commission has issued a call for Romans to shelter in place in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote during a virtual meeting held on Monday night. Those who live within the city limits are called upon to shelter at their place of…… read more »