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Athens and other towns across Georgia are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Athens, GA community.
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Georgia COVID-19 Cases
Georgia New Coronavirus Cases:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
Georgia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
Georgia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
Coronavirus News for Athens
Athens commissioner tests positive for coronavirus
ATHENS, Ga. - One Athens-Clarke County commissioner was front and center at a Sunday protest in Athens where thousands gathered over the death of George Floyd. She announced Wednesday she tested ... More info »
FOX 5 Atlanta - 06/04/2020 01:44pmNew coronavirus testing guidelines in Georgia | FOX 5 Atlanta
ATHENS, Ga. - Gov. Brian Kemp started the week saying testing needed to be expanded in Georgia. ... • People with symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath): ... More info »
FOX 5 Atlanta - 04/14/2020 10:37amANALYSIS: Athens sets weekly record for new coronavirus cases
From Aug. 31-Sept. 6, Athens recorded 908 new coronavirus cases, 158.7% more than the 351 recorded during the previous week — which was a record for cases in a week ... More info »
The Red & Black - 09/06/2020 11:59amNew strain of the coronavirus comes to Georgia
With the new year came a new strain of the coronavirus, which was first found in Britain and named B.1.1.7. It entered the United States on Dec. 29, 2020, and was found in Georgia on Jan. 5. The ... More info »
The Red & Black - 01/20/2021 10:00amCoronavirus vaccine scam warning from Athens, Georgia - 11Alive.com
CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County Police are warning the public not to be fooled by a group that appears to be trying to cash in on coronavirus concerns. The department said it had ... More info »
11Alive - 03/18/2020 02:59pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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