COVID-19 | Walker County, GA

COVID-19 Self-Swab Testing Offered to Health Care & Public Safety Workers in Walker County This Weekend

Posted on April 16, 2020April 17, 2020 by Joe Legge

LaFayette, GA - A Georgia National Guard contingent, the Walker County Health Department and Walker County EMA will oversee drive-up, self-swab, COVID-19 test clinics for any health care, public safety or EMS worker this weekend. The drive-up clinic will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at … Continue reading COVID-19 Self-Swab Testing Offered to Health Care & Public Safety Workers in Walker County This Weekend

Free COVID-19 Testing Now Available in Northwest Georgia

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Joe Legge

This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District: ROME, GA - 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. The following people without symptoms may also be tested: Healthcare workers, first responders, and other critical infrastructure … Continue reading Free COVID-19 Testing Now Available in Northwest Georgia

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

Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Joe Legge

This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health: Atlanta, GA – The numbers of cases and deaths from COVID-19 have steadily increased in Georgia and around the country in recent days. These numbers are dramatic, and the grief over loved ones lost to the virus is unfathomable. With more testing, the numbers will … Continue reading DPH Responds to Sharp Increase in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Georgia

DPH: New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Joe Legge

This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health: Atlanta – As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., finalize the details of the Executive Order requiring Georgians to shelter in place, it is important to emphasize why these measures are needed now to keep all Georgians healthy and safe … Continue reading DPH: New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever

Maintaining Essential Services at the Walker County Landfill during COVID-19

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Joe Legge

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Landfill provides an essential service to the community, as the proper disposal of waste reduces health hazards and environmental concerns. With more people now at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an influx of customers at the Landfill has strained efforts to provide an essential service while protecting the … Continue reading Maintaining Essential Services at the Walker County Landfill during COVID-19

Walkerbusiness.org Launches to Provide Small Businesses with a Recovery Guide follow COVID-19

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Joe Legge

A new small business recovery guide launched online today to help local businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Walkerbusiness.org is for all Walker County businesses, although much of the information pertains to those with less than 500 employees. There is an extensive unemployment benefit section, as well as details about available loans and how the … Continue reading Walkerbusiness.org Launches to Provide Small Businesses with a Recovery Guide follow COVID-19

Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Childcare and Personal Care Services

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Joe Legge

Picture of Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signing Emergency order with County Clerk Becky Wooden

LaFayette, GA – Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield issued his second Emergency Order aimed at slowing the spread of novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19. The Order requires all non-home based childcare facilities, as defined by the state, and personal care services to close no later than 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, March 30, 2020. … Continue reading Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Childcare and Personal Care Services

Dr. Gary Voccio Issues Statement on Businesses Remaining Open in Northwest Georgia

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Joe Legge

Rome, GA - This is a difficult, uncertain, and frightening time. Our job now, everyone’s job, is to bear what we’re all feeling and take appropriate action to help protect our families and loved ones, ourselves, our communities, and, for many of us, our employees. Many of our Northwest Georgia workplaces, some with large numbers … Continue reading Dr. Gary Voccio Issues Statement on Businesses Remaining Open in Northwest Georgia

Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Dine-In Food Service to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Joe Legge

Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield issued an Emergency Order this morning aimed at slowing the spread of novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19. The Order, which comes under the guidance of the Georgia Department of Public Health, requires all restaurants, bars, private clubs, and similar food or drink establishments to close their dining rooms no later than … Continue reading Walker County Commissioner Issues Emergency Order Closing Dine-In Food Service to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Statement on Specimen Collection for COVID-19 Testing in Northwest Georgia

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Joe Legge

This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, which includes Walker County: ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is working with federal, state and local partners to expand COVID-19 specimen collection for testing in our communities as rapidly as possible. We wish we had more … Continue reading Statement on Specimen Collection for COVID-19 Testing in Northwest Georgia