COVID-19 numbers decrease as vaccine rollout continues
The number of new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 continued to decrease this week as vaccination rollout continues across the state and in Gordon County, where 11,097 vaccines have already been administered and 19% of the population has received both doses, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Only 29 new cases of the virus were reported from Wednesday, April 28, to Wednesday, May 5 in Gordon County, as compared to 32 new cases the previous week. Four deaths were reported locally.
The county’s 14-day average positivity rate also decreased slightly from the 4% reported from April 8 to April 21 to 3.7% for the two week period from April 15 to April 28, according to the DPH. More recent data about the positivity rate is not yet available as the department allows 5 days for data analysis before reporting the numbers to the public.
Of the 25% of Gordon County residents who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Georgia DPH reports that 7,735 doses went to females, 6,279 to males and 66 to individuals of an unknown gender.
Statewide, 5,602 new cases and 200 COVID-related deaths have been reported since last Thursday, April 29.
Whether you have been vaccinated or not, the Department of Public Health advises that anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should be tested and follow the advice of a health care provider about next steps. Others are recommended to set up vaccinations appointments and receive their free COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
To find a vaccination location or for an appointment, log on to dph.ga.gov/covid-vaccine or nwgapublichealth.org if you are 16 or older.