Brings total South Health District case count to ten

TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is a resident of Tift County, is currently isolated at home during their recovery and the source of exposure is known.

At this time, South
Health District has ten confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the District which
includes ten counties throughout South Georgia; however, this number could
increase as the situation evolves. For the most up-to-date case count in
Georgia, visit www.dph.ga.gov. This site
updates daily at noon.

Older adults and individuals
with chronic illnesses should take extreme caution to avoid coming into contact
with individuals, including avoiding large gatherings, who are sick with any
type of illness.

Prevention is a very crucial step in stopping the spread of
illness. The best prevention measures for any respiratory virus are:

Practice social distancing by putting at least 6 feet between yourself
and other people.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home if you are sick.

Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water.

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not
available.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in
the trash.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

If you have had contact with someone who is suspected to have COVID-19
and develop fever with cough and shortness of breath within 14 days, stay home
and call your health care provider or local health department right away. Be
sure to call before going to a doctor’s office, emergency room, or urgent care
center and tell them about your suspected exposure and your symptoms.

For accurate and reliable information about COVID-19 visit southhealthdistrict.com/covid19,