The spread of COVID-19 here into Northwest Georgia has coincided with the return of Spring allergies. And flu season is still underway; it can last until as late as May. Logan Boss, Public Information Officer at the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District, anticipates that in the coming days, many people will be…… read more »
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HERE’S SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU ARE SOCIAL DISTANCING – RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS!
Here’s an important task that you may tackle while you’re social distancing – respond to the 2020 Census! Mandy Maloney, a Partnership Specialist for the US Census Bureau in Floyd and Chattooga Counties, states that all Americans may take the Census online or by phone. The 2020 Census is still happening, in spite of concerns…… read more »
ROME CITY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONS WILL EACH HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS THIS WEEK
The Rome City Commission will gather -virtually – this evening. They will hold a web-based meeting via Zoom at 6:30 pm. Interested parties may also watch it live via the City of Rome, Georgia’s Facebook page. No caucus will take place prior to the meeting. Floyd County Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting through Zoom…… read more »
UPDATE 3/22/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 620 STATEWIDE, 25 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
UPDATE 3/22/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 620 STATEWIDE, 25 DEATHS NOW REPORTED The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 620 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Floyd County has 9 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been…… read more »
UPDATE 3/22/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 600 STATEWIDE, 23 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of noon Sunday. Floyd County has 9 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 23 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed cases are…… read more »
Statement from Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director, Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District
3/21/20 Statement on specimen collection for COVID-19 testing Dr. Gary Voccio Health Director Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is working with federal, state and local partners to expand COVID-19 specimen collection for testing in our communities as rapidly as possible.…… read more »
UPDATE 3/21/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 555 STATEWIDE, 20 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Floyd County has 8 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 20 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest confirmed…… read more »
UPDATE: CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 507 STATEWIDE, 14 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 507 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of noon Saturday. Floyd County has 8 confirmed cases at the time of this report.There have been 14 deaths related to the coronavirus. The DPH is now updating the COVID-19 daily status report twice…… read more »
ROME/FLOYD COUNTY JOINT COMMISSION PUBLIC Q&A RESPONSES
From Rome/Floyd Press Release: March 20, 2020, Rome, GA – Floyd County, City of Rome and Cave Spring commissioners and council members met last night to adopt a resolution to declare a public health state of emergency in the City of Rome and Floyd County. A joint resolution was passed to declare that all…… read more »
CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 420 STATEWIDE, 13 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 420 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of noon Friday. There have been 13 deaths related to the coronavirus. The DPH is now updating the COVID-19 daily status report twice daily at noon and at 7 pm. It is available online…… read more »