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Unpacking Variants
Throughout the pandemic, the United States has experienced waves of different variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is constantly changing, and new variants of the virus are expected to occur. In early 2021, the Alpha variant emerged, followed by the Delta variant later that summer. In late 2021 and throughout early 2022, the Omicron variant swept across the country and continues to be the predominant variant circulating in the United States.
In recent weeks, BA.2.12.1, an Omicron sublineage (sometimes called a “subvariant”), has emerged and is increasing in prevalence in parts of the country. Some early evidence suggests BA.2.12.1 is increasing in variant proportion faster than other Omicron sublineages. CDC is working to better understand BA.2.12.1, how it spreads, and how well existing treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 work against it.
As the virus continues to evolve, we expect to see new variants (and their many different lineages and sublineages) emerge and disappear as they compete against each other and other circulating viruses. CDC scientists closely monitor trends in variant proportions and evaluate the public health impact. While new variants may cause increases in cases, especially in localized areas, it is important to remember that we have all the tools needed to prevent COVID-19. CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels tool can help communities and people make decisions about prevention strategies. The COVID-19 Community Level is noted each week on the graphic below (currently, it is Low) and on www.accgov.com/coronavirus.
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Positive UGA COVID-19 Tests Reported Through DawgCheck (April 18-24)
The University of Georgia DawgCheck tool gives members of the campus community the ability to self-monitor and to facilitate information sharing internally and with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). Any student or employee with a positive COVID-19 test is required to report the test in DawgCheck.
For the week of April 18, there were 40 reported positive COVID-19 tests through DawgCheck.
Last Five Weeks of Tests
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The table above reflects the total number of positive test results reported through DawgCheck each week. It is updated every Wednesday. Please note the following: - Positive tests reported through DawgCheck are from any of the approximately 50,000 faculty, staff, and students connected to the University of Georgia, whether located in Athens, extended campuses, extension offices across the state, or even other states and countries for students who elected to take online classes.
- The totals may include reports from individuals who have not been on campus recently, there may be delays in reporting, and the totals may even include individuals who have recovered.
- Therefore, the data do not serve as an accurate barometer of the current status of COVID-19 at any point in time at any one of UGA’s campuses.
- Since August 10, 2020 UGA has supported surveillance testing for asymptomatic individuals and clinical (Health Center) testing resources for symptomatic students as a means of distancing the two populations and optimizing the use of Health Center staff and the facility.
- For the week of April 18, 2022, the University Health Center conducted a total of 88 clinical tests, with 7 positive results, for a positivity rate of 7.95%.
- Results of asymptomatic testing for the week of April 18-24: 114 tests (16% faculty, 22% staff, and 62% students) had 5 positive results for a positivity rate of 4.4%.
DawgCheck and other University of Georgia-related COVID information is available at the University Health Center website at https://uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/covid-19-health-and-exposure-updates. |
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Clarke County School District COVID-19 Dashboard - April 27, 2022The CCSD COVID-19 Dashboard displays positive cases in the past 7, 14 and 30 days across the district and by each school, with hourly updates.
As of 5:45 PM on April 27, 2022, the dashboard shows: - 11 cases in March 2022
- 180 cases in February 2022
- 1,532 cases in January 2022
- 49 cases in December 2021
- 33 cases in November 2021
- 71 cases in October 2021
- 312 cases in September 2021
- <10 cases in the past 30 days (<10 on April 20 report)
- <10 cases in the past 14 days (<10 on April 20 report)
- <10 cases in the past 7 days (<10 on April 20 report)
- 0.1% of students and staff with cases in the last 30 days (0.1% on April 20 report)
- 0.1% of students and staff with cases in the last 14 days (0.1% on April 20 report)
- 0.1% of students and staff with cases in the last 7 days (0.1% on April 20 report)
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Free COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Events
Below are some upcoming opportunities for free vaccinations from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Northeast Health District (NEHD) at mobile locations. (Schedules subject to change by NEHD - verify information on the NEHD website.)
- No appointment needed
- Walk-ups welcome
- No insurance required
- No ID required
- $100 gift card incentive program for eligible participants
- Vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds are available at the county health department clinics – they may not be available via the mobile outreach events unless specifically noted.
- Anyone under 18 years of age MUST have a parent present or a signed consent form.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
429 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Athens, GA 30606
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All vaccines available
Friday, April 29, 2022
Twilight Athens
In Front of the 40 Watt Club
285 W Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601
Noon - 6:00 PM
All vaccines available
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Twilight Athens
In Front of the 40 Watt Club
285 W Washington Street, Athens, GA 30602
Noon - 6:00 PM
All vaccines available The Athens-Clarke County COVID-19 vaccine incentive program provides $100 gift cards for those who live, work or attend school in Athens-Clarke County. If you have previously (on or after September 3) received your first dose at the Clarke County Health Department or one of their outreach events, you are still eligible for the incentive for your second dose at either mobile events or the Health Department.
Gift cards are available from the Northeast Health District to first-time vaccinated individuals only at mobile vaccination events.Upcoming event listings are updated every Friday online on the NEHD websiteResources:
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