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April 2, 2020 8:48 PM

Shelter in Place Executive Order

Governor Kemp has issued guidance related to the “Shelter-in-Place” order.

Local officials continue to ask everyone in the Morgan County community to do your part in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our area by doing the following: comply with the “Shelter-in-Place” order; wash your hands often with soap and water; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Remember, together we can make a difference!

If you have a question related to COVID-19, the State of Georgia has created a hotline at 844-442-2681.

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Latest Update:

May 8, 2020 6:11 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 8, 2020, 5:00 P.M.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is reporting 32,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the state. The reported case count of COVID-19 in Morgan County is currently at thirty (30).

All Georgian’s are now eligible for COVID-19 testing. If you would like to schedule a COVID-19 test, please call 706-340-0996. This testing is conducted through GDPH and is free of charge. Please remember that people should not arrive unannounced or without a scheduled appointment at a specimen collection site, hospital, emergency room or other health care facility.

As of Monday, May 11 at 8am, all county offices will be re-opened to the public with only a couple of limitations. First, we are still all required to abide by the 6ft social distancing rule. When you enter the lobby of the county building that you are going to visit, please look for signage to direct you where to go and stand. You will likely exit from a different door then you entered. Please stand on the line on the floor as it marks 6ft from the person in front and/or behind you. Please limit who you bring into the office with you. Only the person conducting business should be entering the office at this time. If you are sick or think you may be sick or have been around someone who is or has been sick, please do not come into the building. Instead, call the number of the department in which you need service and they will provide further instruction.

Unfortunately, the Senior Center will remain closed for in-client services through at least June 12, 2020 in order to comply fully with the Governor’s order.

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April 21, 2020 5:24 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 4:30 P.M.

On Monday, April 20, Governor Kemp issued Executive Order 04.20.20.01 for a “Phased Re-opening” of the State. In part, the order states that beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, the following businesses may begin in-person Minimum Basic Operations: All gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, estheticians, hair designers, and massage therapists. Additionally, on Monday, April 27, 2020, all theaters, private social clubs, and restaurant dine-in services will be allowed to reopen subject to social distancing and sanitation mandates. However, it should be noted that the Shelter-in-Place Order is still active and will not expire until April 30, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. The Order goes on to state that medically fragile and elderly Georgians should continue to Shelter-in-Place through at least May 13, 2020.

Augusta University launched a free COVID-19 virtual screening telemedicine app as part of their comprehensive plan to screen, test, and treat Georgia residents. The app can be accessed 24/7 and will allow you the ability to talk with a healthcare professional if you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19. You can download the app on any smartphone by visiting the Google Play or Apple App Store and typing in AU HEALTH EXPRESSCARE. The app is free to download and the virtual screening is also free. The healthcare professional that you speak with will screen you for COVID-19. If you meet the necessary criteria for in-person testing, you will be directed to a testing site closest to your location. Use of the App is the preferred method, but if you do not have a smartphone you may call 706-721-1852 for screening. You may also call the GDPH direct patient screening line at 706-340-0996 Monday – Friday from 8am to 7pm and on Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm.

Again, the preferred method is to utilize the AU HEALTH EXPRESSCARE app at no cost.

People should not arrive unannounced or without a scheduled appointment at a specimen collection site, hospital, emergency room or other health care facility.

As of noon today, the data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) reports 19,881 cases of COVID-19 throughout 157 counties across the state. GDPH is reporting twenty-two (22) cases of COVID-19 in Morgan County. Please continue to take all steps necessary to comply with Georgia’s Shelter-in-Place Order.

In order to get the most up-to-date information consider signing up for county alerts at our official webpage at www.morgancountyga.gov, follow us on Twitter @Morgan_GA, or like us on Facebook at Morgan County Georgia – Government.

April 16, 2020 9:48 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 16, 2020, 8:00 P.M.

As of 7:00 P.M., the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is reporting 16,368 confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout 157 counties across the state. The reported case count of COVID-19 in Morgan County has increased to nineteen (19). It is important that you continue to follow Georgia’s Shelter-in-Place Order which has been extended through April 30, 2020.

Additionally, GDPH is increasing the number of specimen collection sites statewide for COVID-19 testing, and is revising the current testing criteria to accommodate more testing of Georgia residents.

Effective immediately, all symptomatic individuals will be eligible for COVID-19 testing. Health care workers, first responders, law enforcement and long-term care facility residents and staff will still be prioritized for testing regardless of whether they are or are not symptomatic.

Individuals who meet COVID-19 testing criteria may now be referred to GDPH specimen collection sites by contacting their local health department. They will be screened by appropriate health department staff and referred to the closest, most convenient specimen collection site. Additionally, health care providers and/or physicians can and should continue to refer patients for COVID-19 testing.

People should not arrive unannounced or without a scheduled appointment at a specimen collection site, hospital, emergency room or other health care facility.

Morgan County residents who are symptomatic may also call the new direct patient screening line at 706-340-0996 Monday – Friday from 8am to 7pm and on Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm.

In order to get the most up-to-date information consider signing up for county alerts at our official webpage at www.morgancountyga.gov, follow us on Twitter @Morgan_GA, or like us on Facebook at Morgan County Georgia – Government.