ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Health announced new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. As of 7.p.m., there are 34,838 confirmed cases of the virus and 1,494 deaths reported. Scroll to read more.
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Key Facts:
- There have been 1,494 deaths in Georgia, with the state's earliest reported death on March 5. Over the last 14 days (4/29-5/12), the average daily increase in newly reported deaths was 32.71. Over the previous 14-day period (4/15-4/28), the average daily increase in newly reported deaths was 36.71.
- There have been 34,838 cases confirmed in Georgia, with the state's earliest reported case on Feb. 1. Over the last 14 days, the average daily increase in newly confirmed cases was 758.07. Over the previous 14-day period, the average daily increase in newly confirmed cases was 689.07.
- There have been 6,227 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total. Over the last 14 days, the average daily increase in new patients was 94.71. Over the previous 14-day period, the average daily increase in new patients was 118.86.
- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency began reporting current statewide hospitalizations on May 1. That day they reported 1,500 current hospitalizations. By the most recent report on May 11, there were 1,133 current hospitalizations.
- Gov. Brian Kemp's statewide shelter-in-place order expired at midnight on April 30. However, his order for the elderly and medically-fragile remains in effect until June 12.
- All public school buildings in Georgia are closed through the end of the school year
- Public Health Emergency remains in effect.
State numbers at 7 p.m. show nearly 35K confirmed cases
The Georgia Department of Health announced new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. As of 7 p.m., there are 34,848 confirmed cases of the virus and 1,494 deaths reported. This is up from the 34,002 confirmed cases and 1,444 deaths that they announced on Monday evening.
Of the 34,848 confirmed cases, 3595 are in Fulton, 2605 are in DeKalb, 2495 are in Gwinnett, 2253 are in Cobb and 2060 are in Hall. For a breakdown by county, view the 11Alive interactive map.
They said 6,227 patients have been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Order that closed public pools set to expire
Despite the fact that Gov. Brian Kemp extended the order for bars, nightclubs and music venues, he did not extend the order for public pools. They will be allowed to open on Thursday.
The Governor’s order still requires that, even if they are open, users must comply with social distancing mandates, and the large gathering ban applies where more than ten people in a single location must maintain at least six feet between each person.
Some divisions of state agencies will begin limited in-person operations
Gov. Brian Kemp announced that beginning on May 18, some divisions of state agencies will begin limited in-person operations. Most agencies have been working remotely. This, he said, will be done in phases -- and the agencies will have a series of guidelines to follow.
Georgia receives first shipment of Remdesivir, Kemp says
Gov. Brian Kemp said that the stat received 30 cases of Remdesivir from the federal government on Tuesday.
He said each case contains 40 vials and that they were going to work with officials in the Department of Public Health to determine how it will be distributed.
Day camps allowed to operate this summer
Gov. Kemp announced during a press conference that day camps would be allowed to operate starting Thursday. He did say that overnight camps would not be allowed to open yet.
Governor eases some restrictions for restaurants
Gov. Kemp announced during a press conference that he was easing some restrictions for restaurants.
Moving forward, restaurants can allow 10 patrons per 300 square feet, he said. Also, party sizes per table will be extended from six to 10 people.
Kemp extends order to keep bars, nightclubs closed
Georgia bars, nightclubs, performance venues, amusement parks and public swimming pools will remain closed through May 31 under an order extended by Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday.
The governor made the announcement during an afternoon news conference at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
City of Alpharetta reopening some facilities
The City of Alpharetta is implementing a phased plan for restoring its operations and will begin reopening some public facilities on Friday, May 15, they said.
Beginning Friday, the following City of Alpharetta parks facilities will reopen to the public, provided that appropriate social distancing and other CDC guidelines are followed:
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Athletic fields for non-organized play
- Youth sports organizations may hold tryouts and/or skill drills on athletic fields upon submitting a COVID-19 plan and receiving a permit from the City
- Waggy World Dog Park
- All outdoor restrooms (i.e. restrooms not located inside another facility)
Beginning on Monday, May 18 the City will reopen the lobbies of City Hall and the Department of Public Safety to the public.
Recreation, camping areas at area lakes to remain closed through end of May
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District announced today that recreation areas at Lake Sidney Lanier, Allatoona Lake, and Carters Lake will be extending campground reservation cancellations through Sunday, May 31.
"We understand that as the summer recreation season approaches, this latest update on the ongoing COVID-19 emergency comes as a disappointment to many. However, the Corps' highest priority — as we demonstrate each year with our aggressive water safety campaign and training programs — is the health and safety of the visiting public, and the safety of our staff and volunteers," they said in a news release.
With visitor centers, campgrounds, beaches and special event spaces not currently open, certain water and land access areas remain accessible to the public, including:
- Boat Launches
- Nature Trails
- Viewing Areas
City of South Fulton to distribute food to residents
The City of South Fulton will assist those impacted by the COVID-19 virus. They have partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Renaissance Church of Christ and the Delta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. this week to distribute the food.
State Farm is sponsoring $500 worth of personal protective equipment for volunteers.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 14 at Welcome All Park off Lee Road from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City of Decatur to furlough staff
The City of Decatur announced on Tuesday that they plan to furlough 20 employees effective May 23 "due to the unprecedented issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting closure of city facilities and cancellation of all city programs and activities."
They said in a news release that the furlough is anticipated to be both "temporary and short-term" with the intention to recall the employees "as soon as normal business practices may be resumed."
Confirmed cases in Georgia at 34,635
The Georgia Department of Health announced new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. As of 1 p.m., there are 34,635 confirmed cases of the virus and 1,461 deaths reported. This is up from the 33,927 confirmed cases and 1,441 deaths that they announced on Monday at 1 p.m.
Of the 34,635 confirmed cases, 3,530 are in Fulton, 2,569 are in DeKalb, 2,492 are in Gwinnett, 2,233 are in Cobb and 2,051 are in Hall. For a breakdown by county, view the 11Alive interactive map.
They said 6,130 patients have been hospitalized due to COVID-19.
COUNTY - CASES - DEATHS
Fulton 3530 147
DeKalb 2569 72
Gwinnett 2492 96
Cobb 2233 122
Hall 2051 29
Dougherty 1610 128
Non-Georgia Resident 1582 24
Unknown 1221 1
Clayton 947 35
Cherokee 626 18
Henry 614 15
Richmond 456 16
Douglas 417 12
Sumter 402 33
Forsyth 398 10
Carroll 397 19
Habersham 387 16
Muscogee 385 15
Bibb 375 15
Bartow 366 33
Mitchell 353 32
Lee 341 22
Chatham 319 13
Houston 287 15
Coweta 280 4
Baldwin 275 12
Newton 260 8
Thomas 253 26
Upson 253 24
Rockdale 244 7
Spalding 237 12
Paulding 229 10
Early 227 27
Colquitt 213 10
Fayette 201 12
Terrell 197 23
Barrow 196 6
Troup 193 5
Lowndes 192 4
Butts 191 17
Clarke 188 13
Crisp 186 7
Columbia 185 5
Worth 184 13
Coffee 182 10
Randolph 169 21
Whitfield 166 6
Ware 165 12
Floyd 159 12
Tift 159 6
Walton 152 7
Dooly 147 12
Hancock 134 4
Gordon 124 16
Jackson 124 3
Calhoun 117 5
Decatur 111 3
Burke 110 4
Gilmer 100 0
Wilcox 95 12
Appling 94 10
Stephens 93 1
White 88 1
Grady 87 4
Macon 84 5
Laurens 82 1
Dawson 81 1
Turner 78 12
Lumpkin 76 1
Glynn 74 1
Harris 68 2
Johnson 68 2
Peach 68 2
Pierce 68 4
Walker 68 0
Polk 67 0
Meriwether 66 1
Oconee 66 0
Brooks 64 7
Washington 63 1
Bryan 59 4
Putnam 59 6
Catoosa 58 0
Greene 57 5
Oglethorpe 56 4
McDuffie 51 4
Murray 50 1
Bacon 47 1
Pike 46 2
Bulloch 44 2
Liberty 44 0
Elbert 42 0
Toombs 41 4
Ben Hill 40 0
Lamar 40 1
Marion 40 1
Monroe 40 4
Wilkinson 40 3
Effingham 39 1
Banks 38 0
Camden 37 1
Clinch 36 0
Seminole 36 2
Pickens 35 2
Union 35 1
Dodge 34 1
Fannin 34 1
Miller 34 0
Pulaski 34 1
Stewart 34 0
Baker 33 2
Cook 33 3
Haralson 33 2
Morgan 33 0
Jones 30 0
Bleckley 29 0
Madison 29 1
Franklin 28 1
Telfair 28 0
Clay 27 3
Talbot 27 1
Wilkes 27 0
Brantley 26 2
Jasper 26 0
Emanuel 24 1
Jeff Davis 24 1
Irwin 22 1
Atkinson 20 1
Crawford 20 0
Taylor 20 2
Towns 20 1
Berrien 19 0
Hart 18 0
Jenkins 18 1
Charlton 17 1
Dade 17 1
Heard 17 1
Jefferson 17 1
Screven 17 1
Chattooga 16 2
Chattahoochee 15 0
Schley 15 1
Warren 15 0
Rabun 14 1
Wayne 13 0
Lincoln 12 0
Lanier 11 2
Webster 11 2
Candler 10 0
Tattnall 9 0
Twiggs 8 0
Echols 7 0
McIntosh 7 0
Quitman 7 1
Evans 5 0
Long 5 0
Montgomery 5 0
Treutlen 5 0
Wheeler 5 0
Glascock 1 0
Taliaferro 1 0
Things to know for Tuesday, May 12
- Experts are monitoring children in Atlanta for signs of a mysterious illness that's been described as like Kawasaki disease and may be linked to COVID-19
- Gov. Kemp is expected to outline how businesses such as bars and nightclubs will move forward once current restrictions on them expire on Wednesday. Owners of those businesses are not optimistic, however
- Women in Georgia have been especially hard hit by the economic impact of the pandemic
- Area parents of children with special needs are continuing to push forward with e-learning
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