Cases of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) are on the rise in Georgia. According to the state Department of Public Health, there were 99 confirmed cases as of noon on Sunday. Four were reported here in Floyd County. Updates are now provided daily at noon in order to provide the most recent numbers available; they may be…… read more »
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NWGA PUBLIC HEALTH: KEEP AN EYE ON THE ELDERLY AMID SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Amid the increase of coronavirus cases, keep an eye on your loved ones – as best you can – especially senior citizens. Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District, asserts that seniors, particularly those ages 80 and up, are among the most vulnerable to the virus. He…… read more »
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW CDC/PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO THE CORONAVIRUS
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency has been in close contact with public health officials concerning COVID-19. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, urges the public to continue to follow CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines for combating the illness – wash your hands frequently, do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with…… read more »
STATUS REPORT WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 IN GEORGIA
Governor Brian Kemp and Kathleen E. Toomey, MD, MPH, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, on Thursday introduced a daily status report page for confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Georgia. This report updates every night at midnight. The goal is to provide accurate and regular information to the public. The new tool is…… read more »
DPH: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District, encourages Northwest Georgians to know the warning signs of COVID-19, especially those who are most at-risk (such as the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions). Reach out to your health care provider immediately if you experience fever, cough or…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PREZ ADDRESSES IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LOCAL BUSINESSES
Many business owners nationwide and right here in our own community are concerned about how they may be impacted by COVID-19. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, encourages locals to support their friends and neighbors’ businesses amid this crisis. And if you aim to limit in-person interaction, pick up the phone or…… read more »
ROME POLICE OUTLINE PLANS TO KEEP LOCAL ROADS SAFER
The Selective Enforcement Unit of the Rome Police Department held a press conference on Thursday evening to share details about efforts to keep drivers safer on local roads. Captain Chris DeHart says that the RPD has prioritized education and public information, in addition to enforcement. Local law enforcement officers are primarily focused on occupant protection,…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS: LIST OF CLOSINGS, CANCELLATIONS, AND POSTPONEMENTS
UPDATED FLOYD COUNTY OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC The Floyd County Board of Commissioners are working hard to ensure the health and safety of our employees that deliver critical services as well as the safety and welfare of our residents. From March 14, 2020 until March 29, 2020, certain departments within Floyd County will be…… read more »
LATEST COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
There are currently 31 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in 12 counties around Georgia, according to the Department of Public Health. Confirmatory testing is awaited from the CDC on three new new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Two are residents of DeKalb County; each of them are hospitalized and the sources of…… read more »
ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL ISSUES SHOULD BE PARTICULARLY ON GUARD AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
The elderly and those with chronic medical conditions should be particularly on guard against COVID-19 (coronavirus), as should their loved ones, asserts Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District. He states that health officials are learning more each day about coronavirus as the outbreak spreads across the…… read more »