DALTON, Ga – Murray County has nine confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the 7 p.m. report on the Georgia Department of Health website today.

The Georgia DOH updates the number of cases at noon and 7 p.m. daily.

Numbers in neighboring episodes:

Gordon: 21; 2 deaths: 78-year-old male with underlying health issues and a 69-year-old male with underlying health issues.

Whitfield: 16; 1 death-93-year-old male with underlying health issues

Fannin: 8

Gilmer: 1

Pickens: 9; 1 death-77-year-old woman with underlying health issues.

 Story update below:

Murray County is up to four cases of COVID-19, according to the reports uploaded daily at the Georgia Department of Health. The first two cases in Murray were noted Saturday and by Sunday at noon, had increased to three.

Georgia has 3,032 cases of COVID-19, which is from the coronavirus. There have been 102 deaths statewide and 773 people remain in the hospital.

So far, in the area counties:

Pickens: 6 and one death

Fannin: 3

Murray: 4

Gordon: 15 and one death

Whitfield: 8 and one death.

Original story below:

Murray County has three cases of COVID-19, according to the reports uploaded daily at the Georgia Department of Health. The first two cases in Murray were noted Saturday and by Sunday at noon, had increased to three.

Georgia has 2651 cases of COVID-19, which is from the coronavirus. There have been 80 deaths statewide and 666 people remain in the hospital.

So far, in the area counties:

Pickens: 5 and one death

Fannin: 3

Murray: 3

Gordon: 14 and one death

Whitfield: 8

How it spreads

• There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Clean your hands often

• • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Contact COVID-19 hotline

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