Tests for COVID-19 (coronavirus) are more readily available in Georgia than they were last week, according to Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District. Testing capacity has increased, though not enough that just any person may be tested. Boss states that the tests are administered upon physician…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY, ROME CITY COMMISSIONS TO HOLD A VIRTUAL EMERGENCY MEETING TODAY
Floyd County and Rome City Commissioners will join together for a virtual emergency meeting today at 4 pm. It will be held through Zoom. Citizens are encouraged to join, according to a release from the Floyd County Clerk’s Office. Commissioners are expected to adopt a resolution to declare a public health state of emergency for…… read more »
‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’? PERHAPS IT’S A GOOD TIME TO CATCH UP ON YOUR READING!
Many people are following the guidelines by the CDC to lay low and observe ‘social distancing’. This is a prime time to read a book, according to Kenneth Studdard, owner of Dogwood Books in downtown Rome. Studdard indicates that his store offers plenty of space in which to shop for new reading material while ‘social…… read more »
LATEST CORONAVIRUS UPDATE STATEWIDE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there were a total of 146 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (or coronavirus) as of Tuesday at noon. Six of those cases were in Floyd County. There were 19 cases reported across Northwest Georgia. A break down of cases per county statewide is posted on the DPH…… read more »
LOCALS ARE EXTENDING AN EXTRA HELPING HAND TO OTHERS IN LIGHT OF COVID-19
Locals are extending a helping hand to others amid the coronavirus outbreak (while social distancing, of course). Devon Smyth, Executive Director of the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters, says that people have been generous to her organization through the donation of funds, as well as some much needed supplies. Smyth asserts that financial contributions to…… read more »
NWGA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SEEKS BLOOD DONATIONS AMID SHORTAGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
The American Red Cross is in the midst of a severe blood shortage because of the unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are encouraged to donate now to help patients in need. A Rome Community Blood Drive is underway at the Red Cross’ Northwest Georgia chapter headquarters,…… read more »
ACC Cancels 2020 ACC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships
CITY OF ROME PRESS RELEASE: Rome, GA, March 17, 2020 – The ACC has just announced it is cancelling the 2020 ACC Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships along with all athletic activities through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Rome Sports and the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College are scheduled to host next year’s…… read more »
PUBLIC HEALTH: TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) IS NOW COMMUNITY-WIDE
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there were a total of 121 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (or coronavirus) as of noon Monday. A break down of cases per county is posted at www.dph.georgia.gov. The DPH updates the site each day at noon to provide regular and accurate information to the public. Dr.…… read more »
ROME POLICE MAKING AN EFFORT TO PROTECT OFFICERS AND THE PUBLIC AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Local law enforcement officers are doing their part to protect themselves and others amid the coronavirus pandemic. Denise Downer-McKinney, Chief of the Rome Police Department, states that officers have been issued masks, sanitizers and gloves; however, it’s business as usual for the RPD, which continues its mission to protect the public. Those with non-emergency questions…… read more »
EVEN VETERINARIANS IMPACTED BY A SHORTAGE OF SUPPLIES DUE TO COVID-19
Even veterinarians are impacted by a shortage of supplies due to COVID-19. Dr. Dan Pate, owner of the West Rome Animal Clinic, attests that he has had a difficult time finding masks in recent days. Supplies such as drapes, masks, fluids, I.V.s, and gloves are in demand for human health care; Dr. Pate asserts that…… read more »