Augusta 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 Augusta, GA community.
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Georgia COVID-19 Cases
Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
Georgia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Augusta
Thousands screened for coronavirus in Georgia using new online app
Thousands of Georgians worried they may have coronavirus are using a new virtual screening tool created by Augusta University that connects patients with volunteer doctors via live video chats. More info »
CovNews - 03/25/2020 06:16amWhere to get free COVID-19 test if you have no symptoms
We have remedied the situation by reemphasizing that COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to patients by calling 706-721-1852 or by visiting one of Augusta University Health’s drive-thru ... More info »
11Alive - 05/20/2020 02:55pmPHOTOS: An empty Augusta during COVID-19 pandemic
Here are some images of a closed Augusta National and empty Augusta, Georgia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and ... More info »
NBC Sports - 04/03/2020 01:56amCoronavirus in Georgia: Labs overloaded with processing tests | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
COVID-19 coronavirus testing in Georgia has doubled since late April, but now labs across the state are overloaded as they try to process the tests. Testing through Georgia National Guard has been ... More info »
Ledger-Enquirer - 05/05/2020 03:13pmGeorgia short of intensive care nurses as winter threatens surge of coronavirus cases - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Augusta University Health is seeking 250 nurses, partly to staff its new COVID-19 beds and an ICU it converted into a COVID-19 ICU. Elbert Memorial Hospital in northeast Georgia is now approaching ... More info »
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 11/10/2020 10:00amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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