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March 19th, 2020 – 8:30 AM WSB-TV & WBHF Radio- According to a report from WSB-TV, Two more people have died of Coronavirus at a hospital in southwest Georgia, officials confirm. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany announced Wednesday that two patients they treated died of the virus. The hospital said they have had 23…… read more
March 19th, 2020 – 7:00 AM WBHF Radio – (Via WBHF) Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) addressed an increase in the number of partial claims filed as a result of businesses reducing work hours or temporarily closing their doors in light of recent developments regarding COVID-19. “We are laser-focused…… read more
March 18th, 2020 – 3:30 PM Redmond Regional Medical – Redmond Regional Medical Center has protocols in place to care for patients with infectious diseases, and we have been working diligently to ensure we are prepared for potential issues related to COVID-19. Today, Redmond received notification of a positive test result for COVID-19. Since March…… read more
March 18th, 2020 – 12:00 PM Georgia DPH – Yesterday (March 17th) there were 146 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia… Today (March 18th at 12:00 PM) there are 197 confirmed cases of COVID-19. To ensure that the numbers being provided through the COVID-19 data tool are the most current numbers available, the updates will be done at NOON every…… read more
March 18th, 2020 – 5:45 AM Georgia Power Press Release – Georgia Power remains committed to providing customers continued safe and reliable service, while offering updates on additional energy assistance programs and providing the latest scam avoidance tips as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The company announced last week that it would temporarily suspend residential disconnections…… read more
March 17th, 2020 – 6:30 AM Georgia Power Press Release – (Via WZQZ Radio) As many Georgians prepare to work and study from home as schools and offices close to prevent the spread of coronavirus, several companies are taking steps to make sure people are not left without the basics. As of Saturday, Georgia Power will not…… read more
March 16th, 2020 – 1:08 PM University of Georgia Extension | Floyd & Polk County – 1. Is COVID-19 likely to be transferred from food, including fresh produce, or water? As of now, there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is transferred by food. According to United Fresh Produce Association (4), the CDC and FDA have not made…… read more
March 16, 2020–12:07 p.m. STAFF REPORTS The Georgia Department of Public Health now reports 121 confirmed Coronavirus cases statewide. There is one new case in the Northwest Georgia Region and that is in Paulding County. There are still 9 cases in Bartow County, four in Floyd County, two in Gordon County and one in Polk…… read more
March 16, 2020–8:00 a.m. GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE In light of the public health emergency posed by COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, in-person voting presents increased risk to voters and poll workers. Governor Kemp has declared a public health emergency. President Trump has declared a national emergency, said Secretary of State Brad…… read more
March 12th, 2020 – 7:00 PM Floyd Medical Center – In an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including COVID- 19, Floyd is expanding visitor restrictions that will include a brief health screening at entrances to numerous facilities effective Friday, March 13. Floyd is taking this additional measure to protect the health of our patients, their families and our medical staff. Effective immediately, patients will be permitted only one…… read more