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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
ANALYSIS: Athens sets weekly record for new coronavirus cases
For perspective, Athens reported only 531 COVID-19 cases in March, April, May and June combined. The current rise in cases coincides with the start of classes at the University of Georgia on Aug. 20. More info »
The Red & Black - 09/06/2020 11:59amCommissioner blasts Athens nursing home for unreported COVID-19 deaths
ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County commissioners want to know why the deaths of 10 people at an Athens nursing home from coronavirus were not reported. The residents lived at PruittHealth ... More info »
FOX 5 Atlanta - 04/08/2020 01:04pmAthens becomes third major city in Georgia to reinstitute a mask ...
The Athens-Clarke County commission voted to reinstitute the mask policy shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday during their regular meeting. More info »
FOX 5 Atlanta - 08/03/2021 03:41pmCoronavirus 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 to get a COVID-19 test in Athens - The Red & Black
Georgia recently surpassed 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 status report. The state now has 114,401 confirmed cases as of July 11. More info »
The Red & Black - 07/11/2020 12:01pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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