COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Updates

All COVID19

The President of ATC had a representative at the local County Commission meeting to hear from healthcare officials and learn what local decisions are being planned.

Presenter: Dr. Charles Ruiz, Southwest GA Health District Director   He updated the commission on actions being taken for the corona virus (COVID0-19)  in our region to educate and address our citizens.   What should people do to prevent the spread of the disease?          Avoid known cases          Wash hands frequently          Cover your mouth when sneezing and coughing          Stay at home if...

State of Georgia Governor Kemp sends press release and goes on television.

Gov. Kemp, Officials Confirm Two Cases of COVID-19 in Georgia Atlanta, GA – This evening, Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, MD, and state officials confirmed Georgia’s first cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving two residents of Fulton County who live in the same household. One recently returned from Italy. Both have mild symptoms; they are isolated at home with other relatives to keep the illness from...

Albany Technical College President responded to a local media request about the COVID-19 outbreak

Link to WALB news interview of Dr. Anthony O. Parker's on coronavirus preparations: https://www.walb.com/2020/03/03/atc-chief-speaks-coronavirus-preps/ NOTE: When we conducted our interview with Dr. Parker Monday afternoon the two coronavirus cases had not been reported. Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference on the two cases at 10:00 p.m. Monday evening. Photo Credit: WALB.com