Emanuel County's COVID-19 Update

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by WHITLEY CLIFTON

Please note, due to a change in press time associated with the Thanksgiving holiday, information collected for this week's COVID-19 update is based off of the most recent update made available at time of press. County numbers listed will reflect numbers provided by the county office on Tuesday, November 17, and Friday, November 20.

According to the county commissioner's most recent noon update before press time Monday, November 23, the total active cases of COVID-19 in Emanuel has decreased from  27 to 19 since last week's COVID-19 update report.

The report on November 17 was as follows:

  • 27 active cases
  • 1,461 confirmed cases
  • 1,385 recovered cases
  • 49 deaths

This week's most updated information made available at press time is as follows:

  • 19 active cases
  • 1,471 confirmed
  • 1,403 recovered
  • 49 deaths

Statics reported in the November  and November 2 reports reveal a decrease of 8 active COVID-19 cases; an increase of 10 confirmed cases; an increase of 18 recoveries; and a stagnant death rate.

The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners remains the go-to for the most current, cumulative list of coronavirus cases here locally. The commission works jointly with Emanuel Medical Center, East Georgia Healthcare Center, and the health department to provide an update everyday Monday through Friday at noon on Facebook. To receive these updates, follow the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners and turn on your notifications.