NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Feb. 26, 2020 Nancy Nydam (404) 657-2462 DPH Preparations for Potential Spread of COVID-19 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. It is important to note that at this time, the overall risk of COVID-19 to the general public remains low.