Latest Douglas County Coronavirus Update

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA — The new coronavirus outbreak in Georgia and across the nation continues to affect Douglas County, where schools remain shuttered and businesses have been closed in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

The number of coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases in Georgia continues to rise. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health reports Fulton County's 599 cases are the most of any Georgia locality, with 18 deaths recorded. The highest number of deaths is in Dougherty County, with 26; its total number of cases rank second at 466. The next highest number of cases are in DeKalb with 360 cases, Cobb with 287 cases, Gwinnett with 242 cases, Bartow with 137 cases and Carroll with 123 cases.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY CASES, DEATHS

Douglas County has 51 cases and one death as of Tuesday evening. The deceased was a 66-year-old male with no underlying health conditions.

HEALTH CARE

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

SCHOOLS
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ordered public schools to remain closed through April 24. Spring break will still be observed April 6-10. All schools are expected to reopen Monday, April 27, while conducting digital learning until then. Current information is posted on the Douglas County Schools' website.

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