The following information was published on the COVID-19 page in April 2020:

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/30/20

We remain at 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County (44 from antibody testing) with 1 hospitalization.  There are 26,260 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,132 deaths. 149,044 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 313 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 158 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 144 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 103 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths
• 92 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 47 cases in Catoosa County
• 31 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Chattooga County including two deaths
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death

Updated at 3:30 p.m. on 4/30/20

Governor Kemp announces the Shelter in Place order for most Georgians will expire at 11:59 p.m. tonight, however the Public Health State of Emergency will continue until June 12.

In addition, Kemp will sign an Executive Order requiring medically fragile and elderly Georgians to Shelter in Place through June 12 and issue new protocols for long-term care facilities.

 

Updated at 12:25 p.m. on 4/30/20

We have 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County (44 from antibody testing) with 1 hospitalization.  There are 26,033 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,107 deaths. 143,790 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 310 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 154 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 139 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 96 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths
• 92 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 31 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Chattooga County including two deaths
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death

Updated at 7:15 p.m. on 4/29/20

We have 60 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County (44 from antibody testing) with 1 hospitalization.  There are 25,634 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,095 deaths. 143,778 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 308 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 154 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 139 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 89 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 79 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 29 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Chattooga County including two deaths
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:45 p.m. on 4/29/20

We remain at 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County (44 from antibody testing) with 1 hospitalization.  There are 25,274 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,052 deaths. 140,223 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 306 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 152 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 138 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 86 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 76 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 47 cases in Catoosa County
• 27 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/28/20

We remain at 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County (44 from antibody testing) with 1 hospitalization.  There are 24,844 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,036 deaths. 140,020 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 298 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 152 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 134 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 85 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 75 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 26 cases in Murray County
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 14 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 4:00 p.m. on 4/28/20

• DPH Explains Recent Spike in Walker County COVID-19 Cases
• There will not be any COVID-19 testing conducted at the Walker County Civic Center campus on Wednesday due to the weather

Updated at 11:50 a.m. on 4/28/20

We remain at 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County with 0 hospitalizations.  There are 24,551 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 1,020 deaths. 127,169 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 294 cases in Bartow County including 30 deaths
• 149 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 134 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 81 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 73 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 26 cases in Murray County
• 15 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 14 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:30 p.m. on 4/27/20

We are now at 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County with 0 hospitalizations.  There are 24,224 confirmed cases in the state of Georgia, including 994 deaths. 127,169 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 289 cases in Bartow County including 29 deaths
• 149 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 134 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 81 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 69 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 25 cases in Murray County
• 14 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 14 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 3:05 p.m. on 4/27/20

• Free COVID-19 testing conducted by DPH in Walker County will continue this week. Also, additional phone numbers and an email address have been provided to call to be screened. Follow the link for more information.
• CDC updates COVID-19 symptoms. Chills, shaking, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of taste or smell are now included.

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/27/20

We remain at 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 23,773 confirmed cases (18.65% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 942 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  127,169 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 288 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 142 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 133 cases in Floyd County including 11 deaths
• 81 cases in Gordon County including 12 deaths
• 67 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 24 cases in Murray County
• 17 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 13 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

• Please note drive-thru services with the Walker County Tax Commissioner are only available at the Rock Spring location. The Fairview Tax Office remains closed. Services are also available by mail, dropbox and online. Call 706-638-2929 for additional information.

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/26/20

We remain at 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 23,401 confirmed cases (18.63% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 912 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  122,604 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 285 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 141 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 133 cases in Floyd County including 10 deaths
• 81 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 63 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 24 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 13 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/25/20

We remain at 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 23,216 confirmed cases (18.75% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 907 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  119,014 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 283 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 141 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 133 cases in Floyd County including 10 deaths
• 81 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 63 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 24 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 13 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/25/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 22,695 confirmed cases (19.06% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 904 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  119,014 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 274 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 141 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 131 cases in Floyd County including 10 deaths
• 78 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 62 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 22 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 13 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/24/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 22,491 confirmed cases (19.22% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 899 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  107,176 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 273 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 141 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 131 cases in Floyd County including 10 deaths
• 75 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 62 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 22 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 13 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

• Kemp issues guidance for restaurants to resume dine-in services

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/24/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 22,147 confirmed cases (19.06% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 892 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the confirmed cases in Georgia.  107,176 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 265 cases in Bartow County including 28 deaths
• 134 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 129 cases in Floyd County including 10 deaths
• 73 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 60 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 46 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 16 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 11 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/23/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 21,883 confirmed cases (18.98% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 881 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  101,062 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 264 cases in Bartow County including 27 deaths
• 134 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 128 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 73 cases in Gordon County including 10 deaths
• 59 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 45 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 15 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 11 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 5:00 p.m. on 4/23/20

• Walker County to Resume Some Local Government Operations Over the Next Two Weeks

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/23/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 21,512 confirmed cases (18.92% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 872 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  101,062 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 259 cases in Bartow County including 27 deaths
• 128 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 128 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 70 cases in Gordon County including nine deaths
• 59 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 45 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 15 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 11 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/22/20

There are 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 21,102 confirmed cases (19.04% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 846 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  88,140 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 259 cases in Bartow County including 27 deaths
• 128 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 128 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 70 cases in Gordon County including eight deaths
• 53 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 45 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 15 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 11 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:05 p.m. on 4/22/20

• Free COVID-19 testing in Walker County will not be conducted on Thursday, due to the weather. Testing will resume on Friday.
• Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield will host a Facebook live to discuss COVID-19 on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. on the County’s Facebook page.

There are 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 20,740 confirmed cases (19.09% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 836 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  88,140 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 258 cases in Bartow County including 27 deaths
• 127 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 124 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 68 cases in Gordon County including eight deaths
• 47 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 29 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 13 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 10 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 9:45 a.m. on 4/22/20

• Honeybee Festival 2020 in the City of LaFayette has been cancelled due to COVID-19

Updated at 7:15 p.m. on 4/21/20

There are 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 20,166 confirmed cases (19.27% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 818 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  88,140 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 256 cases in Bartow County including 27 deaths
• 127 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 124 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 67 cases in Gordon County including seven deaths
• 46 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 28 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 13 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 10 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:05 p.m. on 4/21/20

There are 28 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 19,881 confirmed cases (19.01% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 799 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  88,140 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 256 cases in Bartow County including 24 deaths
• 127 cases in Floyd County including nine deaths
• 121 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 66 cases in Gordon County including six deaths
• 46 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 26 cases in Catoosa County
• 19 cases in Murray County
• 12 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 10 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:05 p.m. on 4/20/20

There are 19 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 19,399 confirmed cases (19.09% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 775 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  84,328 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 255 cases in Bartow County including 24 deaths
• 126 cases in Floyd County including nine deaths
• 121 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 64 cases in Gordon County including six deaths
• 45 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 23 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 10 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 4:35 p.m. on 4/20/20

• Governor Brian Kemp signs Executive Order to move certain businesses to minimum operations, effective Friday, April 24, 2020.
• Theaters, social clubs, and dine-in restaurants will be allowed to open Monday April 27th if they meet guidelines Governor’s office plans to release later this week.

Updated at 12:05 p.m. on 4/20/20

There are 15 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 18,947 confirmed cases (18.74% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 733 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  84,328 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 250 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 123 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 118 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 67 cases in Gordon County including six deaths
• 44 cases in Whitfield County including four deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions; 75 y/o man with unknown health conditions)
• 21 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 8 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 8:00 p.m. on 4/19/20

There are 15 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 18,157 confirmed cases (18.87% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 681 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 62% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  79,933 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 250 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 122 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 118 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 64 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 43 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 20 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 8 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:15 p.m. on 4/18/20

• COVID-19 testing for healthcare workers and first responders scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at the Walker County Health Department has been cancelled.

There are 14 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 17,841 confirmed cases (19.32% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 677 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  74,208 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 246 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 122 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 116 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 13 deaths
• 58 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 43 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 19 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 8 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:15 p.m. on 4/18/20:

• Free Covid-19 testing now available to the public in Walker County

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 17,669 confirmed cases (19.36% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 673 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  74,208 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 246 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 121 cases in Floyd County including eight deaths
• 115 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 57 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 43 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 19 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 8 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:09 p.m. on 4/17/20:

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 17,432 confirmed cases (19.48% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 668 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  71,694 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 245 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 121 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 115 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 55 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 41 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 19 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 8 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/17/20:

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 17,194 confirmed cases (19.33% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 650 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  71,694 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 242 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 121 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 112 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 53 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 40 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 18 cases in Catoosa County
• 18 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 7 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:27 p.m. on 4/16/20:

• Free Covid-19 self-swab testing offered to health care workers and first responders in Walker County this weekend

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 16,368 confirmed cases (19.92% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 617 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  67,885 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 240 cases in Bartow County including 22 deaths
• 122 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 112 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 50 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 34 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 18 cases in Catoosa County
• 17 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 7 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:27 p.m. on 4/16/20:

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 15,454 confirmed cases (19.67% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 584 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  67,885 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 237 cases in Bartow County including 20 deaths
• 121 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 110 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 49 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 32 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 17 cases in Catoosa County
• 17 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 6 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:27 p.m. on 4/15/20:

There are 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 15,260 confirmed cases (19.7% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 576 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  64,099 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 237 cases in Bartow County including 20 deaths
• 120 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 110 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 48 cases in Gordon County including five deaths
• 32 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 17 cases in Catoosa County
• 17 cases in Murray County
• 9 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 6 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 11:56 a.m. on 4/15/20:

There are now 13 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 14,987 confirmed cases (19.5% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 552 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  64,090 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 235 cases in Bartow County including 17 deaths
• 120 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 109 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 46 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
• 31 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 17 cases in Catoosa County
• 17 cases in Murray County
• 8 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 3 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:16 p.m. on 4/14/20:

There are now 10 “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 14,578 confirmed cases (19.6% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 524 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  61,795 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 230 cases in Bartow County including 17 deaths
• 120 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 109 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 12 deaths
• 45 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
• 29 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 16 cases in Murray County
• 15 cases in Catoosa County
• 8 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 3 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 4:50 p.m. on 4/14/20:

• Northwest Georgians with symptoms of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), such as fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath, may receive free testing provided by public health. Call 706-802-5329 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday to be screened for testing.

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/14/20:

There are seven “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 14,223 confirmed cases (19.47% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 501 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  61,795 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

• 224 cases in Bartow County including 17 deaths
• 119 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
• 107 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 11 deaths
• 44 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
• 29 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
• 15 cases in Murray County
• 14 cases in Catoosa County
• 7 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
• 3 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 9:05 p.m. on 4/13/20:

• There are seven “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 13,621 confirmed cases (19.84% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 480 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  57,021 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 223 cases in Bartow County including 17 deaths
  • 118 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
  • 107 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 11 deaths
  • 41 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 28 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 15 cases in Murray County
  • 13 cases in Catoosa County
  • 7 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 3 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:10 p.m. on 4/13/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 13,315 confirmed cases (19.44% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 464 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  57,021 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 216 cases in Bartow County including 16 deaths
  • 111 cases in Floyd County including six deaths
  • 105 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 39 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 26 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 15 cases in Murray County
  • 13 cases in Catoosa County
  • 7 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/12/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 12,545 confirmed cases (20.06% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 442 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  54,453 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 213 cases in Bartow County including 16 deaths
  • 108 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 105 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 37 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 14 cases in Murray County
  • 13 cases in Catoosa County
  • 7 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:05 p.m. on 4/12/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 12,452 confirmed cases (20.12% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 433 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  54,453 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 212 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 108 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 102 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 35 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 14 cases in Murray County
  • 12 cases in Catoosa County
  • 6 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/11/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 12,261 confirmed cases (20.32% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 432 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  51,715 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 211 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 107 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 102 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 33 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 14 cases in Murray County
  • 12 cases in Catoosa County
  • 6 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/11/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 12,159 confirmed cases (20.39% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 428 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  51,715 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 209 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 105 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 101 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 29 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 14 cases in Murray County
  • 12 cases in Catoosa County
  • 5 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/10/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 11,859 confirmed cases (20.69% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 425 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  46,147 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 208 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 104 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 101 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 29 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 12 cases in Catoosa County
  • 12 cases in Murray County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/10/20:

• There are six “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 11,483 confirmed cases (20.47% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 416 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 61% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  46,147 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 207 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 99 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 98 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 28 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 24 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 12 cases in Murray County
  • 11 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/9/20:

• There are four “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 10,885 confirmed cases (21.11% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 412 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  41,085 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 203 cases in Bartow County including 15 deaths
  • 100 cases in Floyd County including five deaths
  • 98 cases in Hamilton County, TN including 10 deaths
  • 27 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 21 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 12 cases in Murray County
  • 10 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/9/20:

• There are four “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  There are 10,566 confirmed cases (20.43% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 379 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  41,085 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 196 cases in Bartow County including 12 deaths
  • 99 cases in Floyd County including four deaths
  • 97 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 26 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 20 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 12 cases in Murray County
  • 9 cases in Catoosa County
  • 5 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 10:55 a.m. on 4/9/20

• May 19, 2020 election has been postponed until June 9, 2020. The voter registration deadline is now May 11, 2020. Early voting will begin on May 18, 2020.
• There is no Commissioner meeting tonight.
• Governor’s Executive Order suspending Short Term Rentals in the state of Georgia until April 30th.

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/8/20:

• There are four “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  This appears to be a new case, following the number change in the Noon report from the state. There are 10,189 confirmed cases (20.43% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 369 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  38,787 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 195 cases in Bartow County including 12 deaths
  • 97 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 97 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 26 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 21 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 8 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 4:15 p.m. on 4/8/20:

• Governor Brian Kemp announces the Shelter In Place order will be extended until April 30th.

Updated at 2:15 p.m. on 4/8/20:

• We are excited to announce that due to the strong community response, Blood Assurance has added a second mobile unit to Monday’s blood drive at the Civic Center. If you can help, please make an appointment online today at this link. For more information about how COVID-19 is changing how blood drives operate, check out this previous story – Walker County to Host Blood Drive to Support Local Hospitals.

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/8/20:

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  Yesterday, the state reported there were four in Walker County, but one case has been reclassified as belonging to a different county. There are 9,879 confirmed cases (20.04% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 361 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  38,787 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 192 cases in Bartow County including 12 deaths
  • 94 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 93 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 26 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 21 cases in Whitfield County including three deaths (78, 81 & 93 y/o men with underlying health conditions)
  • 7 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old man with underlying health conditions)
  • 2 cases in Dade County including one death (79 year old woman with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 10:00 a.m. on 4/8/20:

• Governor Brian Kemp extends the State of Emergency to May 13th. This action provides emergency authority to the Executive branch and is not the Shelter in Place order. Kemp will give a briefing on COVID-19 today at 4:00 p.m.

Updated at 10:00 p,m. on 4/7/20:

• Appointments now required for LaFayette Ready Clinic’s COVID-19 Rapid Test Drive Thru Clinic on Friday. Testing is still just for healthcare workers and first responders, with Walker County residents who work in those fields receiving priority. A date for the general public will be announced soon.

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/7/20:

• There are now four “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 9,156 confirmed cases (20.76% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 348 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  33,785 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 191 cases in Bartow County including 12 deaths
  • 94 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 92 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 25 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 21 cases in Whitfield County including two deaths
  • 7 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old male with underlying health conditions)
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 2:45 p.m. on 4/7/20:

• DPH Responds to Sharp Increase in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Georgia

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/7/20:

• There are now four “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 8,818 confirmed cases (20.12% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 329 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  33,713 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 187 cases in Bartow County including eleven deaths
  • 89 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 85 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 25 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 21 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 7 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old male with underlying health conditions)
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)
• LaFayette Ready Clinic will offer a COVID-19 Rapid Test Drive Thru Clinic from 9:00 a.m. until Noon on Friday for healthcare workers and first responders. A date for the general public will be announced soon.
• Text the keyword “Walker” to (435) 244-0712 to receive updated COVID-19 numbers on your mobile phone.

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/6/20:

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 7,558 confirmed cases (18.43% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 294 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  31,274 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 182 cases in Bartow County including eleven deaths
  • 89 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 85 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 25 cases in Gordon County including three deaths
  • 18 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 4 cases in Chattooga County including one death (82 year old male with underlying health conditions)
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 12:00 p.m. on 4/6/20:

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 7,314 confirmed cases (18.21% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 229 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 60% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  31,274 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 179 cases in Bartow County including seven deaths
  • 84 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 79 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 24 cases in Gordon County including two deaths
  • 17 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 3 cases in Chattooga County
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)
• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announces drive-up COVID-19 testing coming to Atlanta at CVS Health locations. Patients must get pre-screened online and pre-register in advance for a same-day appointment.

Updated at 7:15 p.m. on 4/5/20:

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 6,742 confirmed cases (19.22% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 218 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  27,832 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 160 cases in Bartow County including seven deaths
  • 82 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 79 cases in Hamilton County, TN including nine deaths
  • 23 cases in Gordon County including two deaths
  • 16 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 3 cases in Chattooga County
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/5/20

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 6,647 confirmed cases (19.3% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 211 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  27,832 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 160 cases in Bartow County including seven deaths
  • 80 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 71 cases in Hamilton County, TN including eight deaths
  • 23 cases in Gordon County including two deaths
  • 16 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 3 cases in Chattooga County
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 7:00 p.m. on 4/4/20

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 6,383 confirmed cases (19.83% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 208 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  26,294 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 160 cases in Bartow County including seven deaths
  • 80 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 71 cases in Hamilton County, TN including eight deaths
  • 23 cases in Gordon County including two deaths
  • 16 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 3 cases in Chattooga County
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/4/20

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 6,160 confirmed cases (20.11% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 201 deaths. 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  26,294 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
  • 160 cases in Bartow County including seven deaths
  • 79 cases in Floyd County including three deaths
  • 68 cases in Hamilton County, TN including eight deaths
  • 21 cases in Gordon County including two deaths
  • 16 cases in Whitfield County including one death
  • 6 cases in Catoosa County
  • 3 cases in Chattooga County
  • 1 case in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions)

Updated at 6:55 p.m. on 4/3/20

• There are three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 5,967 confirmed cases (20.48% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 198 deaths. There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 159 cases in Bartow County including six deaths, 79 in Floyd County including three deaths, 68 in Hamilton County, TN including eight deaths, 21 in Gordon County including two deaths, 15 in Whitfield County including one death, 6 in Catoosa County, 3 in Chattooga County and 1 in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions). 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  25,265 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

Updated at 4:00 p.m. on 4/3/20

• The Division of Family and Children Services’ Walker County Office is temporarily closed. Applicants, existing clients and the general public are encouraged to use the
  following resources to access information or to apply for assistance.
  • Help Online:
    Apply for Food Stamp and Medicaid Benefits (verification documents and case status info for all benefits; Food Stamps, Medicaid and TANF account updates are also housed on this site.)
    Download an Application
    Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
  • Help by Phone – Request An Application & General Information: 877-423-4746 Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)
  • To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call DFCS Child Protective Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 1.855.GACHILD or 1.855.422.4453. If you have questions about an existing child welfare case, call your case manager or their supervisor for support.

Updated at 1:05 p.m. on 4/3/20

• Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park has made us aware of the following operational changes:
  • Effective today, the park is closed. This includes all units, roads, trails, parking areas, and picnic areas. The only exception is Reed’s Bridge Road and McFarland Gap Road will remain open to through traffic ONLY.
  • “Public health is our top priority,” stated Superintendent Brad Bennett. “We are taking these steps in alignment with directives from local, state, and federal officials to protect the safety of visitors, staff, and park neighbors.”
  • Park rangers will continue patrolling park areas in order to enforce public health orders, protect the park’s valuable cultural and natural resources, and respond to emergencies.
  • For information on specific areas affected by the park’s closure, please visit this link.

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/3/20

• There are now three “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 5,831 confirmed cases (19.86% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 184 deaths. There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 154 cases in Bartow County including three deaths, 77 in Floyd County including two deaths, 63 in Hamilton County, TN including five deaths, 21 in Gordon County including two deaths, 15 in Whitfield County including one death, 6 in Catoosa, 3 in Chattooga and 1 in Dade County including one death (79 year old female with underlying health conditions). 18 to 49 year olds make up 59% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  25,265 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

Updated at 7:02 p.m. on 4/2/20

• There are two “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County.  According to the Department of Public Health, these two individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 5,444 confirmed cases (20.74% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 176 deaths.There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 153 cases in Bartow County including four deaths, 78 in Floyd County including two deaths, 63 in Hamilton County, TN including five deaths, 20 in Gordon County including one death, 14 in Whitfield County including one death, 5 in Catoosa, 3 in Chattooga and 1 in Dade County. 18 to 49 year olds make up 58% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  22,957 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

Updated at 6:28 p.m. on 4/2/20

• • Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s Shelter in Place Order begins at 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020 and expires at 11:59 p.m. on April 13, 2020.
  • Read the Shelter in Place Q&A
  • Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce

Updated at 5:54 p.m. on 4/2/20

• DPH: New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More than Ever

Updated at 3:25 p.m. on 4/2/20

• New guidelines for the community to follow in order to maintain essential services at the Walker County Landfill.
• We have still not received the Governor’s forthcoming “Shelter in Place” Order.

Updated at 11:55 a.m. on 4/2/20

• There are two “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County. According to the Department of Public Health, these two individuals would be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. There are 5,348 confirmed cases (19.75% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 163 deaths.There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 147 cases in Bartow County including four deaths, 71 in Floyd County including two deaths, 51 in Hamilton County, TN including three deaths, 20 in Gordon County including one death, 15 in Whitfield County including one death, 4 in Catoosa, 3 in Chattooga and 1 in Dade County. 18 to 49 year olds make up 58% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia.  22,957 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
• We continue to await details of the Governor’s “Shelter In Place” Executive Order and how it will impact our county.

Updated at 7:02 p.m. on 4/1/20

• There are now two “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County. There are 4,748 confirmed cases (21.34% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 154 deaths.There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 147 cases in Bartow County including four deaths, 70 in Floyd County including two deaths, 51 in Hamilton County, TN including three deaths, 18 in Gordon County including one death, 14 in Whitfield County including one death, 4 in Catoosa, 3 in Chattooga and 1 in Dade County. 18 to 49 year olds make up 58% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia. 20,326 tests have been run to date in Georgia.
• Governor Brian Kemp plans to issue an Executive Order tomorrow calling for residents to shelter in place. Also, an additional Executive Order has been issued to continue school online for the rest of the school year.
• Georgia’s peak hospital capacity date is potentially April 23.

Updated at 12:02 p.m. on 4/1/20

• There are now two “confirmed” cases of COVID-19 in Walker County. There are 4,638 confirmed cases (20.53% requiring hospitalization) in the state of Georgia, including 139 deaths. There is community spread in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga with 144 cases in Bartow County including four deaths, 60 in Floyd County including two deaths, 50 in Hamilton County, TN including three deaths, 18 in Gordon County including one death, 10 in Whitfield County including one death, 4 in Catoosa, 3 in Chattooga and 1 in Dade County. 18 to 49 year olds make up 58% of the “confirmed” cases in Georgia. 20,326 tests have been run to date in Georgia.

 

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