COVID-19 Updates

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As COVID-19 has disrupted so many areas of our daily lives, finding accurate information has become increasingly difficult. In an effort to help we have put this resource together that sources information, in near real time, about COVID-19. Currently we are sourcing information through Twitter from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the GA Department of Public Health. We will add more sources of information moving forward.

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There are several local resources available during this time.  You can see a full list of those here.

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COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 05 2020 10:30:28

April 5, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)Don’t put family at risk for #COVID19 by visiting them in person. Call grandparents or invite them to a video chat. Keep your loved ones safe by staying connected while physically distant: https://t.co/WaI3wjePtU #PhysicalDistance #TogetherAlone https://t.co/HvP0NsHG0Y

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 05 2020 09:20:01

April 5, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)Need #COVID19 information in a different language? Check out CDC’s COVID-19 web pages in Spanish, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean: https://t.co/tt49zOn1hf. https://t.co/tpX4Z3l9xr

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 18:00:36

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)To slow the spread of #COVID19, stay at home except to get groceries, medications, or other essentials. Avoid outings you don’t have to take. Visit the FAQs for more tips: https://t.co/LFGynEnkPD #PhysicalDistance #SocialDistancing https://t.co/Xa1BQp36aD

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 17:38:00

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)People over 65 and people with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for getting seriously ill from #coronavirus. Together, we can help slow the spread. Learn ways to protect yourself and others at https://t.co/iH2iReYrBq. #COVID19 https://t.co/CY48y61yTO

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 16:28:01

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)Stop the spread of #COVID19 while working from home. Clean & then disinfect surfaces such as tables, desks, phones, tablets, & keyboards. For electronic devices, follow manufacturer instructions or use alcohol-based sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. https://t.co/DRj9feaYHP https://t.co/r9O1PiH7lp

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 15:35:04

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)#GetInvolved in your community. Check on (from a safe physical distance of at least 6 ft) family, friends, & neighbors–especially those at higher risk for getting seriously ill from #COVID19 to make sure they have enough supplies. More: https://t.co/3gUTjOtkgu #PrepYourHealth https://t.co/FsuwLk9Dqo

A Message from Sheriff Lee Cone

April 4, 2020
This is a message from Sheriff Lee Cone: I would like to thank everyone at this point in our journey.  Thank you for being compliant and for the outpouring of support!  The Governor has issued several new executive orders which supersedes any local guidelines and ordinances previously put in place by the City and County […]

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 14:20:00

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)Feeling sick? Answer a few questions about your symptoms using Clara, CDC’s #Coronavirus Self-Checker, to help you decide if you should call your doctor: https://t.co/5FnxlOuAh2. https://t.co/qRVm0AJx9M

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 13:00:01

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)CDC #COVIDView reports that visits to outpatient providers and ERs for illnesses with similar symptoms to #COVID19 are high compared to what we normally see at this time of year. Currently, there is little flu circulation. https://t.co/zyA16p1Nxc https://t.co/JG88vADmTZ

COVID-19 Update from GA Department of Public Health – April 04 2020 12:48:02

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)During the shelter in place order, Georgians should remain home and take every possible precaution to limit social interaction to prevent the spread or infection of #COVID19. For an FAQ about Georgia’s Shelter in Place Order visit: https://t.co/QnkjrOT3zS https://t.co/COVRnuEfTC

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 12:05:11

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)Worried about your family member in an independent care facility & how to protect them from #COVID19? You can help by monitoring food & other medical supplies they may need & creating a backup plan. Visit: https://t.co/ddcXCyjbuG https://t.co/d8WUh6aS9o

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 10:45:03

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)If you’re pregnant, help protect yourself from #COVID19 by keeping your distance from others, washing your hands frequently and avoiding people who are sick. Learn more at: https://t.co/L77C7kEqh5. https://t.co/orpteXTlDL

Third Executive Order

April 4, 2020
Governor Kemp has signed a Third Executive Order related to the Shelter in Place order signed 4/2/2020.

COVID-19 Update from the CDC – April 04 2020 10:00:45

April 4, 2020
Also available in: Español (Spanish)#CareForOthers, such as high-risk individuals & healthcare pros, by putting at least 6 ft between yourself & other people if #COVID19 is spreading in your community. Tips to help you find the Joy of Joining In on physical distancing: https://t.co/GY1tkRN6LK #PrepYourHealth https://t.co/DnQ4koG8Jj

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