A TWO WEEK LOOK AT COVID-19 IN POLK COUNTY

Sept. 10: New infections:

76, with a seven day average of 55.6 per day.

New infections in the past two weeks: 907 (PCr+antigen)

Positivity rate: 31.2%

In Rome hospitals: 221

Deaths: 99 confirmed, 14 probable

Sept. 24:

New infections: 28, with a seven day average of 26.7 per day.

New infections in the past two weeks: 516 (PCr+antigen)

Positivity rate: 24.0%

In Rome hospitals: 140

Deaths: 118 confirmed, 15 probable

Source: Georgia department of Public health, Floyd County emergency management agency