Coastal Health District Director Dr. Lawton Davis says in just a matter of months, a coronavirus variant from the United Kingdom - also known as B.1.1.7 - could become the dominant strain in Georgia and South Carolina.
Georgia courts continue to prepare for jury trials as judicial emergency extended another month
Georgia courts continue to prepare for jury trials as judicial emergency extended another month By Sean Evans | February 8, 2021 at 4:12 PM EST - Updated February 8 at 5:40 PM
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Next month will mark one year since the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Georgia, and one year since the state Supreme Court issued its first statewide judicial emergency.
The call came on March 14th. Two days before, the Chief Justice gave guidance to courts to take measures to limit exposure to coronavirus. That included canceling tours, suspending swearing-in ceremonies and limiting those in the building to just those directly involved in cases. The court also recommended lower courts take action to suspend jury trials if necessary.
Hanover County opens new vaccination clinic for residents
Hanover County launches central vaccine clinic By NBC12 Newsroom | January 29, 2021 at 6:16 AM EST - Updated January 29 at 6:48 PM
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - Hanover County opened a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic for county residents on Friday afternoon.
The vaccination center is considered the county’s central clinic, and will be open multiple days a week with varying hours but will be by appointment only. There will be no drop-in vaccination opportunities available at this time.
Friday’s launch was part of two simultaneous clinics, with a combined goal of 800 to 900 administered vaccines, according to officials.