After months of even stay, COVID-19 cases in northeast Georgia are emerging just as a new organization of Americans has access to the vaccine.
“Over the past week, I noticed that many of our counties went from low to medium and from low to high,” said Natasha Young, spokeswoman for The Department of Public Health’s District 2. “Although deaths and hospitalizations have remained low, we are seeing further spread in our counties. “
Hall County numbers have moved to an “average deviation. “Knowledge shows that Dawson and Union counties are “high transmission” spaces.
Many local fitness departments in the state reported a backlog of COVID-19 cases in recent reports. Most fitness officials warn that the numbers are likely to be higher, as many use tests at home and don’t report them to the DPH.
“We still have PCR control sites available in Union and Forsyth counties,” Young told AccessWDUN. our control sites. “
The backlog of cases comes a while after the U. S. health government has been able to do so. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security will approve smaller-dose COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for children up to six months of age.
“We suggest you talk to your family doctor or pediatrician to see if vaccination is the best option for your child,” Young said. “Lately we have the Pfizer, and we just won the Moderna this week. “
So far, Young says thirteen of the “pediatric doses” have been administered in the fitness district, but they expect the number to increase in the coming weeks and months.
Young urges local citizens to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s networked outreach tool, especially if you go to other areas.
“To stay healthy and healthy for you and your family,” Young said.