GEORGIA COVID-19 death toll continues to rise

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Georgia has now recorded more than 8,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, according to the latest figures released Tuesday afternoon from the state Department of Public Health.

On Tuesday, the state reported 8,029 confirmed deaths and 364,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

The U.S. continues to lead the world in number of cases — more than 9.3 million — and deaths, with more than 232,000.

Nationally, the seven-day rolling average for daily new coronavirus cases in the U.S. rose during the last two weeks from 52,350 to more than 74,180, according to Johns Hopkins.

“We do believe, and the data show, cases are going up — it’s not just a function of testing,” he said on NBC. Rising numbers of hospitalizations and deaths confirm that.

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As of 3 p.m., there have been 8,072 deaths in Georgia, an increase of 43 since the previous day.

There have been 366,452 cases confirmed in Georgia, an increase of 1,863 since the previous day.

There have been 32,042 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, an increase of 149 since the previous day according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 371,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Saturday, there were 371,825 cases confirmed, an increase of 1,778 from the previous day.

Georgia is also reporting 8,193 deaths, an increase of 38, and 32,435 hospitalizations, an increase of 118.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 374,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Monday, there were 374,181 cases confirmed, an increase of 1,111 confirmed cases and 220 Antigen positive cases.

Georgia is also reporting 8,223 deaths, an increase of 29 in the past day, and 32,473 hospitalizations, an increase of 15.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 380,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Thursday, there were 380,190 cases confirmed, an increase of 2,547 from the previous day. And there were 36,686 antigen positive cases, an increase of 560.

Georgia is also reporting 8,403 deaths, an increase of 70 in the past day, and 32,947 hospitalizations, an increase of 141.

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On Sunday, the state reported 1,952 new cases of covoravirus, bring the total to 386,949 confirmed cases since March 1.

Georgia is also now reporting antigen-positive cases -- 38,040 -- and “probable" deaths -- 495.

On Sunday, 25 hospitalizations were reported, bringing the state’s total to 33,241.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting nearly 388,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Monday, there were 387,930 cases confirmed, an increase of 990 from the previous day. As well as 38,306 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 293 new cases.

Georgia is also reporting 8,471 deaths, an increase of 9 in the past day, and 33,265 hospitalizations, an increase of 24.

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Georgia passed 9,000 confirmed and probable deaths with new deaths reported Tuesday, with the average number of deaths recorded rising in recent weeks. The number of people hospitalized with the respiratory illness has risen more than 40% in the last five weeks.

But the numbers of new infections, hospitalizations and deaths are all climbing significantly in Georgia.

Del Rio is calling for a nationwide mask mandate and reduced capacity or closure at places that people congregate such as bars, restaurants, religious congregations, gyms and hotels.

“We also have what I call a leadership vacuum," Del Rio said. "There is nobody at any high level really talking about this providing guidance, saying what to do.”

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The Georgia Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 2,735 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.

As of Thursday, a total of 396,641 confirmed cases had been reported by the state Department of Public Health.

The state Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 40 additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19

According to the state Department of Public Health, 4,010,676 tests have been performed in the state, which had a 9.3% positivity rate, as of Thursday.

Georgia is reporting a total of 40,515 antigen positive cases and 533 “probable” deaths.

On Thursday, 111 hospitalizations were reported, bringing the state’s total to 33,778.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more nearly 400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Friday, there were 399,410 cases confirmed, an increase of 2,880 from the previous day. As well as 41,185 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 752 new cases.

Georgia is also reporting 8,591 deaths, an increase of 26 in the past day, and 33,897 hospitalizations, an increase of 119.

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Georgia has now reported 402,435 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data updated Saturday by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The health department reported 3,270 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

The agency on Saturday reported 38 additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, including one death in Ware County, bringing the state’s total to 8,624 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Georgia is reporting a total of 44,369 antigen positive cases and 555 “probable” deaths.

On Saturday, 126 additional hospitalizations were reported, bringing the state’s total to 34,023 since the outbreak began.

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As of 3 p.m., there have been 8,627 deaths in Georgia, an increase of 3 since the previous day.

There have been 404,411 cases confirmed in Georgia, an increase of 1,976 since the previous day.

There have been 34,057 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, an increase of 34 since the previous day according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total.

According to Georgia's new database, as of Nov. 22, there were 1,871 current hospitalizations – an increase of 74 hospitalizations from the previous day.

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As of 3 p.m., there have been 8,644 deaths in Georgia, an increase of 17 since the previous day. Over the last 14 days (11/10-11/23), the average daily increase in newly reported deaths was 30.07 deaths each day. Over the previous 14-day period (10/27-11/9), the average daily increase in newly reported deaths was 28.29.

There have been 406,220 cases confirmed in Georgia, an increase of 1,809 since the previous day. Over the last 14 days, the average daily increase in newly confirmed cases was 2,288.50 new cases a day. Over the previous 14-day period, the average daily increase in newly confirmed cases was 1,593.

There have been 34,083 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, an increase of 26 since the previous day according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total. Over the last 14 days, the average daily increase in new patients was 114.29 new patients a day. Over the previous 14-day period, the average daily increase in new patients was 99.71.

According to Georgia's new database, as of Nov. 23, there were 1,907 current hospitalizations – an increase of 36 hospitalizations from the previous day.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 2,633 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The agency on Saturday reported 29 additional confirmed deaths related to COVID-19, including one in Brantley County and one in Glynn County, bringing the state’s total to 8,775 confirmed deaths since the start of the pandemic.

On Saturday, 119 additional hospitalizations were reported, bringing the state’s total to 34,724 since the outbreak began.

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Georgia Department of Public Health reported 1,665 cases, three deaths, and 58 hospitalizations of which eight have been admitted into an intensive care unit. This brought the state’s count up to 420,601 cases, 8,778 deaths, 34,782 hospitalizations, and 6,493 ICU admissions.

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As of 3 p.m., there have been 8,778 deaths in Georgia, an increase of 0 since the previous day.

There have been 422,133 cases confirmed in Georgia, an increase of 1,532 since the previous day.

There have been 34,824 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, an increase of 42 since the previous day according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total.

According to Georgia's new database, as of Nov. 30, there were 2,197 current hospitalizations – an increase of 58 hospitalizations from the previous day.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting nearly 425,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Tuesday, there were 424,929 cases confirmed, an increase of 2,892 from the previous day.

Georgia is also reporting 8,798 confirmed deaths, an increase of 23 in the past day, and 35,063 hospitalizations, an increase of 239.

As of 3 p.m., December 1st, there have been 22,318 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Coastal Health District and 422 deaths.

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As of 3 p.m., there have been 8,830 deaths in Georgia, an increase of 32 since the previous day.

There have been 428,980 cases confirmed in Georgia, an increase of 4,051 since the previous day.

There have been 35,326 total patients hospitalized in Georgia during the pandemic, an increase of 263 since the previous day according to the Department of Public Health's cumulative total.

According to Georgia's new database, as of Dec. 2, there were 2,273 current hospitalizations – an increase of 6 hospitalizations from the previous day.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 433,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Thursday, there were 433,353 cases confirmed, an increase of 4,419 from the previous day. And 54,625 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 1,628 in the past 24 hours.

Georgia is also reporting 8,879 confirmed deaths, an increase of 53 in the past day, and 35,571 hospitalizations, an increase of 245.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 4,947 net new confirmed infections and 1,429 net new antigen positive tests — or 6,376 combined cases — on Friday. The state also reported 43 confirmed new deaths attributed to COVID-19.

The seven-day rolling average of hospitalized COVID-19 patients stood at 2,228 on Friday, the highest point since late August and up more than 77% since Oct. 12.

To date, Georgia has reported 438,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 56,054 cases as determined by antigen tests. The state also has reported 8,922 confirmed deaths and another 803 “probable” deaths attributed to the virus.

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Georgia reported more than 5,000 single-day positive COVID-19 cases in Saturday’s state update.

According to numbers calculated by the AJC from figures provided by the state Department of Public Health, there are 3,717 net new confirmed positive cases for the coronavirus and 1,300 net antigen-positive cases.

Those numbers bring the total to 5,017 combined net confirmed and antigen cases.

On Saturday, DPH reported a total of 442,017 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Georgia, and a total of 8,969 deaths.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 448,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Monday, there were 448,683 cases confirmed, an increase of 4,875 from the previous day. And 58,007 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 625 in the past 24 hours.

Georgia is also reporting 9,007 confirmed deaths, an increase of 37 in the past day, and 36,270 hospitalizations, an increase of 231.

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The Department of Public Health in Georgia is now reporting more than 452,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

As of Tuesday, there were 452,369 cases confirmed, an increase of 3,709 from the previous day. And 59,898 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 2,007 in the past 24 hours.

Georgia is also reporting 9,027 confirmed deaths, an increase of 20 in the past day, and 36,461 hospitalizations, an increase of 191.

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As of Wednesday, there were 456,113 cases confirmed, an increase of 3,783 from the previous day. And 61,666 Antigen positive cases, an increase of 1,927 in the past 24 hours.

Georgia is also reporting 9,073 confirmed deaths, an increase of 46 in the past day, and 36,740 hospitalizations, an increase of 279.

As of 3 p.m., December 9th, there have been 23,239 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Coastal Health District and 430 deaths.

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