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A Tragic Milestone: Nearly 1,000,000 Deaths in the U.S.
From the CDC: The first COVID-19 death in the United States was recorded the week of January 11, 2020. More than two years later, we are approaching a tragic milestone: one million lives lost to COVID-19. The toll of this disease, the continued loss of life around the world, and the impact on our nation has been heartbreaking. Beyond causing sickness and death, the pandemic has triggered education disruptions, job loss, separation from friends and family, food insecurity, financial burden, and an unprecedented mental health crisis. By October 2021, more than 140,000 children in the United States had lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19. Since then the number has risen to more than 241,000.
The pandemic has affected everyone deeply, but some have experienced the burden of COVID-19 more than others. The past two years have shed light on the fact that health equity is still not a reality. Many racial and ethnic minority groups, older adults, people with disabilities, and people living in rural areas have been disproportionately impacted, putting them more at risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Efforts to tailor programs and messages must continue to ensure that everyone has equitable access to information, resources, vaccines, and treatments. When we focus our public health efforts on health equity, all communities will be stronger, safer, healthier, and more resilient.
Every life lost to COVID-19 is a tragedy and should be a reminder to continue taking precautions to prevent further serious illness and death. We have more tools now, like powerful vaccines and treatments, to protect ourselves and the people around us. We must continue to do our part to get vaccinated, remain up to date, and encourage others to do the same, to reduce the amount of COVID-19 in our communities, and protect those who are at increased risk of severe illness and death.
Note to Readers from the CDC: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges and losses that can be stressful and overwhelming. CDC has resources to help people with the range of emotions they may face. For information on connecting with a trained mental health professional, visit the CDC webpage People Seeking Help.
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Positive UGA COVID-19 Tests Reported Through DawgCheck (Week of May 9-15)
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 May 9, there were 53 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 May 9, 2022, the University Health Center conducted a total of 97 clinical tests, with 21 positive results, for a positivity rate of 21.6%.
- Results of asymptomatic testing for the week of May 9-13: 126 tests (25% faculty, 22% staff, and 53% students) had 3 positive results for a positivity rate of 2.4%.
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 - May 18, 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 5:15 PM on May 18, 2022, the dashboard shows: - 38 cases in May 2022
- 11 cases in April 2022
- 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
- 45 cases in the past 30 days (21 on May 11 report)
- 34 cases in the past 14 days (15 on May 11 report)
- 25 cases in the past 7 days (<10 on May 11 report)
- 0.4% of students and staff with cases in the last 30 days (0.2% on May 11 report)
- 0.4% of students and staff with cases in the last 14 days (0.2% on May 11 report)
- 0.3% of students and staff with cases in the last 7 days (0.1% on May 11 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, May 19
Denney Tower
250 W Doughtery St, Athens, GA 30601
Noon - 4:00 PM
All three adult, boosters, peds
Saturday, May 21
J&J Flea Market
11661 Commerce Rd, Athens, GA 30607
8:00 AM - Noon
All COVID Vaccines / HIV and Hep C Testing also available
Monday, May 23
Athens Community Council on Aging
135 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All three adult and boosters
Tuesday, May 24
Bigger Vision
95 North Ave. Athens, GA 30601
1:00-6:00
All three adult and boosters // HIV Testing also available
Wednesday, May 25
Bethel Midtown Village
155 Hickman Drive Athens, GA 30601
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All three adult, boosters, peds
Thursday, May 26
PactivEvergreen
600 Dairy Pak Rd Athens,GA 30607
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All adult doses
Friday, May 27
First Step Homeless Encampment
1000 Barber St. Athens, GA 30601 – across from Pilgrim’s Pride
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All adult doses // HIV & Hep C testing also available
Saturday, May 28
Athens Farmers Market in Bishop Park
705 Sunset Dr Athens, GA 30606
8:00 AM - Noon
All three adult, boosters, and peds 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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