'Positive News' Says Johns Creek Mayor On October COVID Rate: Report

JOHNS CREEK — Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker released his COVID-19 and vaccination report, calling the data trend “positive news.” He said Monday that new diagnosis rates across Johns Creek, North Fulton, and much of the metro-Atlanta area, are continually decreasing. As of Oct. 22, the state-wide seven-day rolling average for new confirmed and suspected infections was 1,638, down more than 80 percent from the late August peak.

“Many attribute the recent decrease in new cases to the continued efforts of our residents and community members doing the right things to stop the spread of the virus,” Bodker said in the report. “Throughout the pandemic, Johns Creek has almost always been the city with the fewest incidence rate increases when compared to our north Fulton neighbors.”

He wants residents to still be cautious, especially as the holiday season approaches.

“I would ask everyone to please use your best judgement for our community’s overall safety,” he said. “Please keep making the right choice so we can continue to bring our numbers down and stop the spread of the virus."

Incidence Rate Falls Almost 40 Percent

The incidence rate for the City of Johns Creek has fallen by almost 40 percent over the past 30 days, according to the report. Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have all declined in Fulton County and in Johns Creek.

Over the past 14-day reporting cycle, according to the Fulton County Board of Health and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Incidence Rate in the City of Johns Creek fell to 99 which is a decrease of 30 percent when compared to the preceding 14-day reporting period.

Read the full report at online.