Emanuel County’s Covid-19 virus and vaccine update

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According to the county commissioners’ update on Tuesday, February 16, the total active cases of COVID-19 in Emanuel has decreased from 49 to 19 since last week’s COVID-19 update report.

The report on February 9 was as follows:
49 active cases
2,357 confirmed cases
2,228 recovered cases
80 deaths

This week’s most updated information made available on February 16 is as follows:
19 active cases
2,370 confirmed cases
2,271 recovered cases
80 deaths
Statics reported in the February 9 and February 16 reports reveal a decrease of 30 active COVID-19 cases; an increase of 13 confirmed cases; an increase of 43 recoveries; and a stagnant death rate.
Newly implemented into the social media postings of Emanuel County Board of Commissioners is the Emanuel County Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Update. This data is the most up to date and is provided in a joint effort by the Emanuel Medical Center, East Georgia Healthcare Center, Emanuel County Health Department, Shop-Rite Pharmacy, and the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners.
The most recent report regarding 1A+ vaccinations was made Tuesday, February 16, and was as follows:
Total vaccinations administered: 3,016 
Total to have received the first vaccination: 2,354
Total to have received the second vaccination: 662
Please Note: Emanuel County Board of Commissioners strive to give Emanuel County the most up-to-date and correct information, with data coming from different state-wide sources. Please understand that sometimes information is delayed, and the county office will update information as soon as it is received. Be sure to follow the Emanuel Count Board of Commissioner’s Facebook page and turn your notifications “ON”.