UPDATE #4 | CDC Update
February 28, 2020 - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Interim Guidance to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 02.028.2020 - Interim Guidance to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please check the following CDC website periodically for updated interim guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 into US communities. Schools can play an important role in this effort. [...]
UPDATE #3 | DPH Press Release
February 26, 2020 - Press Release Georgia Department of Public Health's Preparations for Potential Spread of COVID-19 02.26.2020 - Press Release The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. It is important to note that at this time, the overall risk of COVID-19 to the general public remains low. “We urge Georgians to prepare for hurricanes or flooding or take measures to prevent flu, so preparing for an outbreak of [...]
UPDATE #2 | DPH Info for Schools
February 6, 2020 - Georgia Department of Public Health Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) Information for Schools and Universities 02.06.2020 - Information for Schools & Universities Many school and university students, faculty and staff within DeKalb County are concerned about how the current outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China will impact their communities and wish to take appropriate steps to mitigate any risks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working hard to learn as much as possible about this new virus so that they can better understand how it spreads and its associated illness. The Georgia Department of Health (DPH) is also working hard to develop guidance and educational materials should [...]
UPDATE #1 | DPH Letter to DeKalb County School District
January 31, 2020 - Georgia Department of Public Health Letter to DeKalb County School District 01.31.2020 - Letter to DeKalb County School District (01-31-2020) Dear DeKalb County School District and Partners, The DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBOH) is closely monitoring the outbreak of the 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus) occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) regarding evolving guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DCBOH will share information with healthcare providers and community partners as we receive it to ensure that everyone is aware of the most up-to-date guidance and situation. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus anywhere in Georgia; however, the [...]