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The official Twitter page for the Georgia Department of Public Health. Social Media Disclaimer: https://t.co/5UAv3aHCLh…
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Masks help #slowthespread of COVID-19. Masks/face coverings act as simple barriers to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling in the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice.
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Older adults, especially those with existing medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Take these steps reduce the risk of getting sick. #COVID19GA
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When it comes to preventing the spread of #COVID19, it's crucial to only buy what your family needs; no more than a two-week supply. This allows grocery stores time to restock and it ensures that the people around you have what they need to remain virus-free. #COVID19GA
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Effective immediately, free COVID-19 testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not. Call your local health department to schedule an appointment at a location near you.
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Thank you @AtlantaFalcons for saying Yes to the #COVID-19 vaccine, and for setting the example by reaching 100% vaccination rate.
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UPDATE: To ensure that the numbers being provided through the COVID-19 data tool are the most current numbers available, the updates will now be done at NOON every day.
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Well-fitting masks are still one of the best tools we have against #COVID19. Even after vaccination, please continue to wear your mask when in public places – your neighbors thank you for being considerate. #StoptheSpread
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Hey Georgia, we have expanded vaccine eligibility to residents aged 55+, individuals with disabilities, and residents aged 16+ with certain medical conditions. For more information on eligibility, please visit
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“Now is NOT the time to overreact, now is the time to prepare,”says @Surgeon_General Dr. Jerome Adams on #COVID19. #prevention #COVID19GA
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We are aware of the issue with our COVID-19 Daily Status Report and we're working to get the data updated now.
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All Georgia residents 16+ are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn the facts about the safe, tested, and effective vaccines and register for your appointment at or
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Daily #COVID19 case counts are now available on our website: .Numbers will be updated every day at 12:00am (midnight). #COVID19GA
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Slowing the spread of #COVID19 means practicing social distancing. It's important to take this measure seriously. Social distancing means limiting close contact with others as much as possible by staying 6 feet from other people. #COVID19GA
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FACT: Vaccine administration is FREE for everyone - no money is required to receive the vaccine.
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Did you know falsifying a vaccination card is a federal crime?. Learn more:.
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What is the #HealthyGeorgiaCollaborative? 🧐. Check out this video to learn why contact tracing is key to helping Georgia #SlowtheSpread. For more information on #contacttracing please visit:
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Hey @TomCrean, thank you for saying "YES" and getting vaccinated against #COVID19 to protect the @UGAAthletics Dawg community. Not registered for your vaccine yet? Sign up at or #GoDawgs
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Weekend reminder: #StayHome and practice #SocialDistancing. Staying home helps prevent overwhelmed hospitals by slowing the spread of #COVID19. It also helps protect our healthcare workers. Let's all do our part to #flattenthecurve. #stayhome #COVID19GA
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DPH is urging people, especially individuals with chronic lung conditions, to protect themselves from dust from the Saharan dust cloud as it moves over Georgia. Find out how:
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As of today, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The best way to prevent #COVID19 is to practice everyday preventive behaviors like hand washing and covering your #cough or sneeze with tissue. Hand washing & covering your mouth & disposing of tissue protects those around you from viruses like cold, flu and COVID-19. #COVID19GA
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Clean/disinfect frequently touched surfaces & objects daily: Tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles should be cleaned using a regular household detergent and water. Use a disinfectant from this EPA-approved list:
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A big THANK YOU to all the Georgia residents following COVID-19 public health guidelines. We know this hasn't been easy, and we appreciate you wearing a mask when you leave home, practicing physical distancing, and washing your hands frequently.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming two additional deaths from COVID-19 in Georgia. The individuals, a 42-year-old woman and a 69-year-old-woman, both died in an Albany hospital. Read more:
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Yesterday, a processing error inadvertently included 231 serologic test results among the positive #COVID19 cases. The error was corrected, but it caused a decrease in positive cases between reporting periods on our dashboard. We apologize for the error and the confusion.
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#COVID19 Prevention.COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Put distance (about 6 ft) between yourself and other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. #COVID19GA #prevention
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The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines teach our bodies to fight off the COVID-19 virus and have demonstrated up to 95% effectiveness in preventing infection. If you are eligible under Phase 1-A+, don't hesitate to vaccinate.
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#GAHaveYouHeard .FACT: Vaccine testing was thorough and successful. More than 70,000 people participated in clinical trials for two vaccines. To date, the vaccines are nearly 95% effective in preventing COVID-19 with no safety concerns.
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Commissioner Toomey, a physician herself, receives COVID-19 vaccination.
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#COVID19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase. Today’s numbers are due, in part, to decreased reporting over the weekend. Wearing a mask, frequent handwashing & staying 6 ft apart are the most powerful tools we have to slow the spread, flatten the curve & save lives.
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Not everyone with COVID-19 feels or looks sick. In fact, more than 50% of all COVID-19 cases are spread by infected people without any symptoms. We all need to wear a mask, practice physical distancing, and wash our hands frequently to slow the spread. You can help save lives.
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Thanks to the tireless work of @GAFirstLady & her child-centered initiatives like Read Across GA & Safe to Sleep, GA's made great strides to help protect the health and well-being of our youngest citizens. Be sure to thank an amazing woman today.
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#GAHaveYouHeard .FACT: Vaccine testing was thorough and successful. More than 70,000 people participated in clinical trials for two vaccines. To date, the vaccines are nearly 95% effective in preventing COVID-19 with no safety concerns.
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Please note that confirmed COVID-19 case numbers will be lower today due to a server issue that prevented all ELRs, possibly as many as half, from processing last night. IT is working with Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) to resolve the problem.
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COVID-19 is still spreading in Georgia communities, schools, universities, places of worship, and workplaces – anywhere people gather to spend time together. Vaccination is our best tool to protect lives and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state.
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Five New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases in Georgia. Read more:
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Keep hand hygiene in mind w/ these key times to wash your hands. Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces DAILY. This includes: tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets & sinks. #COVID19GA
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Place your order for an at-home COVID-19 test kit by visiting
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting confirmatory testing on a positive test for COVID-19 in a Georgia patient in Floyd County. The initial testing was completed by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory on March 5. Read more:
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Medical professionals are some of the most resilient people we know. We thank you for your passion, dedication, and tireless spirit through one of the most difficult times. The best way we can thank you is by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Say "YES" Summer continues! Join your neighbors at @GeorgiaAquarium on Saturday, 8/28 and Sunday, 8/29 from 10AM – 4PM. The first 10 vaccinated will receive free aquarium admission, and all who get vaccinated will receive a $10 gift card. #SayYESSummer.
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Stay home if you are sick: Avoiding contact with others will help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Learn more: #COVID19GA
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Many thanks to @WarnerMediaGrp for their very generous donation of 48,000 surgical masks to local Georgia hospitals as our frontline healthcare workers continue fighting #COVID19! Thanks to our state partners at @GeorgiaWild for the help with pickup and delivery!
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Variants, or changes, in viruses are common. The only way to stop COVID-19 variants from spreading is to stop ALL COVID-19 spread. Keep wearing a mask, avoid close contact with those not in your household, wash your hands, and receive the vaccine when it is available to you.
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The Daily Status Report will not update today, Jan. 3, due to a large amount of data overwhelming the system. We are working to fix the problem and expect to have an update tomorrow at 3 p.m.
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Hey, Georgia. While vaccine supply is limited for most of us, our heroes are finally getting what they need to keep on keepin' on. Let's give them the time they need to get vaccinated.
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DPH is offering free COVID-19 testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic critical infrastructure workers, healthcare workers, first responders and people in congregate living settings. Call your local health department for a referral and an appointment:
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While we all wait for a widespread supply of the COVID-19 vaccine, let's give thanks and appreciation to our healthcare heroes who have worked tirelessly to keep us safe and are now getting their vaccine to continue the fight.
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UPDATE: There are now 31 confirmed cases or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in 12 counties around Georgia. Read more:
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Keeping space between you & others is one of the best tools we have to #slowthespread of COVID-19 in communities. Practice social/physical distancing by: .✔️Staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from others. ✔️Staying out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
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#COVID19 Prevention.Avoid touching your face: Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses and can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can make you sick. #COVID19GA #prevention
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COVID-19 testing is available to all Georgians. Contact any Georgia public health department to schedule an appointment at a location convenient to you. Find a testing location:
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Beginning Tuesday, June 2, DPH will move to a once a day Daily Status Report update at 3pm. This will allow time to process and validate lab and case reports to improve data quality and accuracy.
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We are aware of issues with the COVID-19 Daily Status Report. We’re working to update the dashboard as quickly as possible.
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While we are beginning COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia, it is essential to continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and practicing physical distancing.
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All Georgia residents 16+ are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn the facts about the safe, tested, and effective vaccines and register for your appointment at or
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Daily COVID-19 case counts have increased in some parts of the state recently. Many of these are older cases just being reported to DPH through improvements in electronic reporting. We will soon be updating the DPH dashboard to include date of symptom onset for more clarity.
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A big THANK YOU to all the Georgia residents following COVID-19 public health guidelines. We know this hasn't been easy, and we appreciate you wearing a mask when you leave home, practicing physical distancing, and washing your hands frequently.
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Georgia DPH wants to thank all of our healthcare and frontline workers. We are grateful for their dedication to serving through the COVID-19 pandemic and sacrificing time away from their families. Show your support by tagging a hero below!
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The COVID-19 mega-testing site has been extended to September 11, 2020. Hours of operation will remain Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments are still recommended. To register online and make an appointment go to There is no charge for testing.
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DPH received a large data dump from a commercial lab on 5/23. It included about 15,000 processed tests and about 900 were positive cases. These results were from a backlog of tests and did not represent new cases that occurred specifically in the days between 5/17 and 5/24.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified of a Georgia resident currently in New Jersey who has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.
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The COVID-19 Delta variant is spreading rapidly. Protect yourself and the ones you love. Vaccinate – it’s free and easy. Find a vaccination site near you:
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RE online data error: There was a coding error in the cumulative PCR test totals earlier today. That error has since been fixed and the numbers currently displayed are accurate.
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DPH is looking for licensed nursing volunteers to assist w/evacuees in shelters throughout GA. Visit to register.
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Every time you choose to wear a mask and practice physical distancing, you're choosing to protect your family, friends, and community. We're in this together, Georgia.
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While we are beginning COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia, it is essential to continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and practicing physical distancing.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 vaccination response. Read today's news release to learn more:
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Georgia, let’s band together to end this pandemic. Here’s what you need to know: .1.COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19. 2.Wear a mask after vaccinating. 3.Get a vaccine, even if you’ve had COVID-19.
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As we all patiently wait for additional vaccines in Georgia, it's good to know COVID-19 vaccine side effects are mild, temporary, and signs that your body is building protection against the virus.
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Georgia, let’s band together to end this pandemic. Here’s what you need to know: .1.COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19. 2.Wear a mask after vaccinating. 3.Get a vaccine, even if you’ve had COVID-19.
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Need help separating COVID-19 fact from rumor? The @fema Coronavirus Rumor Control page can help with that. #COVID19GA
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