Nineteen cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the variant previously discovered in the U.K., have been identified in Georgia, according to the state Department of Public Health.
A news release from the department states that the confirmed cases are in the metro Atlanta counties of Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Paulding counties. The cases have been identified as eight males and 11 females, ranging in age from 15 to 61-years-old.
No other COVID-19 variants have been discovered in Georgia, according to the release.
A representative with District 2 Public Health, which covers 13 North Georgia counties including Hall, Dawson, Habersham and White Counties, said in a press statement that no variant cases have been confirmed in its coverage area.
Georgia Confirms 19 Cases Of Highly Contagious U.K. Variant Of COVID-19 Monday, February 1, 2021
The Georgia Department of Public Health is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia.
The B.1.1.7 cases in Georgia are in individuals ages 15 to 61, eight males and 11 females. The cases live in metro Atlanta – Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Paulding counties. DPH is working to identify close contacts of the individuals, and will monitor them closely.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on Monday that 19 cases of the coronavirus variant have been found in metro Atlanta. (Shutterstock)
METRO ATLANTA, GA Nearly 20 cases of the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been confirmed in metro Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Public Health said on Monday.
This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia, the Department of Public Health said. The CDC has said this U.K. variant is likely to be the dominant strain in the U.S. by sometime in March, said Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner. We must ensure we are taking every precaution right now to prevent transmission of COVID and to avoid a surge in hospitalizations and loss of life.
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Covid-19 variant cases increase in Georgia
Atlanta The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other Covid-19 variants have been identified in Georgia.
The B.1.1.7 cases in Georgia are in individuals ages 15 to 61, eight males and 11 females. The cases live in metro Atlanta Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Paulding counties. DPH is working to identify close contacts of the individuals, and will monitor them closely.