Latest Coronavirus Update For Cartersville, Bartow County

BARTOW COUNTY, GA — The new coronavirus outbreak in Georgia and across the nation continues to affect Bartow County, where schools are closed for the rest of the academic year and businesses remain shuttered in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Georgia continues to rise: 22,491 total on Friday evening, 4,322 hospitalized and 899 dead. All numbers are roughly twice what they were a week ago.

At 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Georgia Department of Public Health reports Fulton County's 2,500 cases are the most of any Georgia locality, with 91 deaths recorded. The highest number of deaths is in Dougherty County, with 108; its total number of cases rank third at 1,465. The second highest numbers of cases is in DeKalb with 1,721 cases. Gwinnett is fourth with 1,382 cases, Cobb is fifth with 1,368 cases, Hall is sixth with 1,022 cases and Clayton is seventh with 629 cases.

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BARTOW COUNTY CORONAVIRUS CASES, DEATHS

Bartow County has tallied 273 coronavirus cases as of Friday evening, with 28 deaths. The deceased are all 56 or older, and all had underlying health issues.

HEALTH CARE

Test kits are still in short supply in Georgia, so call your health provider first before visiting the office. MORE

SCHOOLS

All schools remain closed for in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year. However, a joint prom for all Bartow high schools is planned for June 18, "pending no state or local laws barring it," according to the district's website.

GOVERNMENT

Bartow County has suspended all non-essential functions until further notice. For specific information and hours, visit the Bartow County website.

Carterville's parks and welcome center are closed for now, and municipal court is postponed until further notice. Visit the City of Cartersville website for more information.

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