The COVID-19 Report: Morgan County, Georgia

Courthouse - Madison, GAPhoto by Crystal Jackson

The following data is current as of June 27, 2021. In Georgia overall, there have been 902,577 confirmed cases. Confirmed deaths are currently at 18,469 for the state with 2,924 probable deaths. This data shows an increase of 3,708 cases in Georgia in the last two weeks, representing 8,331.4 cases per 100,000. The total population of Georgia is 10,833,472.

As of 8:00 am today (6/28/21), an additional 195 cases have been confirmed with 0 additional confirmed deaths, 63 antigen-positive cases, and 13 hospitalizations in the state of Georgia.

Morgan County COVID-19 Data

Morgan County currently has 1,215 confirmed cases, 936 antigen positive cases, 93 hospitalizations, 24 confirmed deaths, and 7 probable deaths.

Here's the data for the counties surrounding Morgan:

• Greene County: 1,520 cases, 54 deaths, and 141 hospitalizations
• Jasper County: 688 cases, 19 deaths, and 62 hospitalizations
• Madison County: 2,787 cases, 47 deaths, and 161 hospitalizations
• Newton County: 7,695 cases, 238 deaths, and 688 hospitalizations
• Oconee County: 3,095 cases, 66 deaths, and 131 hospitalizations
• Putnam County: 1,824 cases, 59 deaths, and 168 hospitalizations
• Walton County: 8,201 cases, 242 deaths, and 523 hospitalizations

Georgia eligibility is open for everyone 12 years of age and older for the COVID vaccine. * Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine currently authorized for children aged 12 through 17. To find a vaccine location near you or to schedule an appointment, log on to https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine.

• Wear a mask any time you are within six feet of someone who doesn't live in your household.
• Be sure to wear a mask properly, making sure it fits the face and covers both the nose and mouth at all times.
• Practice social distancing, staying at least six feet away from others.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.
• Wash your hands before and after handling your mask.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces where social distancing is not possible including restaurants, movie theaters, sporting events, and other places where masks may not be worn or social distancing may not be observed.
• Cough and sneeze inside the mask or into an elbow, keeping the mouth covered at all times.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
• Self-quarantine if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Monitor for a fever or other symptoms if you begin experiencing symptoms and get tested as needed.

U.S. COVID-19 Vaccinations

There have been 33,437,643 cases of COVID-19 in the United States. There have been 601,221 deaths resulting from these cases. A total of 153,028,665 individuals in the United States are now fully vaccinated. This is 46.1% of the total population. Approximately 66% of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. This information is current as of 6/27/21.

Morgan County COVID-19 Vaccinations

There are 19,276 residents living in Morgan County. Approximately 15% residents have now been fully vaccinated. A total of 2,972 residents have received one dose (15.4%). A total of 2,897 residents are now fully vaccinated (36% of the population age 65 and older).

CDC Guidelines For Vaccinated Individuals:

• Resume normal activities without the need to wear a mask or socially distance except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
• If you travel in the U.S., you do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel.
• For international travel, you don't need to be tested before departure unless it is required by your destination. You still need to show a negative COVID test to board a flight to return to the United States. You will need to get tested 3-5 days after international travel. You do not need to self-quarantine upon your return.
• If you have been around someone with COVID, you do not need to self-quarantine unless you have symptoms. However, if you live or work in a correctional or detention facility or a homeless shelter and are around someone who has COVID-19, you should still get tested, even if you don’t have symptoms.

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