North Central Health District
COVID-19 Operational Summary
July 6, 2020
This is an emerging and dynamic situation, therefore our data and recommendations are subject to change.
North Central Health District (NCHD) is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and serves
individuals residing in 13 Central Georgia counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones,
Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, Washington, and Wilkinson. This report describes the NCHD operations in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of this report is to provide situational awareness to our district partners and community members.

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Workforce
NCHD has a total of 314 employees. Since before the response to
COVID-19 started, NCHD staff have been planning and preparing for the
response. In January 2020, the Epidemiology and Emergency
Preparedness programs began watching the situation closely, educating
partners, and monitoring travelers. Today, we have scaled back our
normal operations to be able to respond to this event appropriately and
have employees dedicated full time to the response with many additional
employees assisting on an as-needed basis. Public health staff are
working on a variety of tasks from epidemiology (which includes data
management, case investigation, contact tracing, and outbreak
investigations), PPE Distribution, Partner Coordination, SPOC operations,
and ensuring our regulated facilities are operating according to the newest
executive order. In addition to our workforce, NCHD has assistance from
National Guardsman for Courrier support and have received
several temporary staff from the state office that are assisting with
Epidemiology and SPOC operations.

Public Health
Responders
13

INCIDENT COMMAND/ 
ADMINISTRATION/LOGISTICS

27

COVID-19 REFERRAL LINE

56

EPIDEMIOLOGY

119

SPOC OPERATIONS

6

PPE DISTRIBUTION

Personal Protective Equipment Supply Distribution
The information in this portion of the report is accurate as of 7/6/2020 at 8AM.
PPE has been an essential element for
the safe response to COVID-19.
Inventory stockpiled at the local,
district, and regional Public Health,
Healthcare Coalition, and EMA level,
along with State Department of Public
Health and GEMA levels, Federal
supplies from CDC and HHS/ASPR
Strategic National Stockpile, and FEMA
acquired materials are all being pushed
out to public health, healthcare, public
safety, and critical infrastructure
organizations and facilities. Items such
as N95 masks, surgical masks, gowns,
gloves, face shields, hand sanitizer,
thermometers and other supplies are
received as orders through either the
Department of Public Health or County
EMA resource request process,
assessed and allocated at the State
RSS warehouse, and ultimately
shipped to and picked up from the
District Public Health team. Allocations
are shipped three times a week.

PPE Type

Distributed To:
Healthcare
Facilities
Total: 257

EMA and
Other
Partners

N95 Mask

237,523

192,655

Surgical Mask

257,750

31,500

Face Shields

56,985

3,844

Gowns

83,279

2,140

Gloves

893,040

117,490

27,446

3,906

Shoe Covers

9,555

50

Surgical Caps

1,500

Coveralls

Thermometers

10

319

Safety Goggles

240

500

Hand Sanitizer

136,346 oz

24,401 oz

Disinfectant Cleaner

105,534 oz

Body Bags

45
1

 Specimen Points of Collection (SPOC)
On March 18, 2020, NCHD stood up our first SPOC in Houston County, in the following weeks we expanded to 3
additionals locations in Jasper, Jones, and Washington Counties. The activities of these locations were limited in
capacity due to state-supplied specimen collection kits. On 4/17/2020, due to an increase in the state's capacity to
supply specimen collection kits, we opened our fifth location in Bibb County. On 5/3/2020, we expanded testing to
all 13 of our county health departments. Houston and Macon-Bibb County Health Department SPOCs will operate
seven days each week while the other 11 county SPOCs will operate on select days of the week.
Below is a summary of the Public Health SPOC activities.
The information in this portion of the report is accurate as of 7/5/2020 at 10PM.

Number of Specimens Collected by Residency

Specimens
Collected
Between
6/28/20207/5/2020

3,500
2,968

Number of Specimens

3k

2,060

2k

1,001

1k

218

413

589
346

452 532

626

564

527
94

212

Total
Specimens
Collected

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This data only reflects specimens collected from NCHD public
health points of collection.
2

 Epidemiology - Overview
NCHD's Epidemiology Program is responsible for investigating every reported case of laboratory-confirmed
COVID-19. The following information describes the activities of the epidemiology program and provides a
description of the current situation with the district.
NCHD Epidemiology, per reporting policy, only reports Confirmed cases that reside within the 13 counties that
make up the district. Although serology (i.e. antibody tests) are reportable, they do not meet the CDC case
definition for a confirmed case, therefore number of serology tests are not included in this report.
Any reductions in numbers are a result of data error corrections (i.e. duplication, incorrect case classification,
residency, etc). Data corrections are made as soon as they are found and data accuracy is checked daily by
NCHD epidemiology staff.
The information in this portion of the report is accurate as of 7/5/2020 at 10PM.

36%

SUBSTANTIAL SPREAD

Increase in
Cases DistrictWide
Between 6/28/2020-7/5/2020

180

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)
The incidence rate of COVID-19 for
NCHD residents between 6/15/20206/28/2020 was 62 per 100,000
population (n=953;
population=530,945). The prior 14-Day
Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 96 per
100,000 population.
*Based on patient county of residence when known

Age Distribution of Cases
Total

6/15-6/28

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

25

Percentage of Total Cases
3

 Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Day of Report to NCHD

Count

200

100

3/

10

3/ /20
14 2
0
/
3/ 20
18 2
0
3/ /20
22 2
0
/
3/ 20
26 2
0
/
3/ 20
30 2
/2 0
4/ 02
3/ 0
4/ 202
7/ 0
4/ 20
11 2
0
/
4/ 20
15 2
0
4/ /20
19 2
0
/
4/ 20
23 2
0
/
4/ 20
27 2
/2 0
5/ 02
1/ 0
5/ 202
5/ 0
5/ 202
9/ 0
5/ 20
13 2
0
5/ /20
17 2
0
/
5/ 20
21 2
0
/
5/ 20
25 2
0
/
5/ 20
29 2
/2 0
6/ 02
2/ 0
6/ 202
6/ 0
6/ 20
10 2
0
6/ /20
14 2
0
/
6/ 20
18 2
0
/
6/ 20
22 2
0
/
6/ 20
26 2
0
/
6/ 20
30 2
/2 0
7/ 02
4/ 0
20
20

0

Date

The date indicated for the newly confirmed COVID-19 cases is based on the combination of dates based
on: 1)date of symptom onset; 2)if the date is invalid or missing, the first postive collection date is used
and 3) if both of those dates are invalid or missing, the date the case is reported is used.
* 14-day window – Confirmed cases over the last 14 days may not be accounted for due to illnesses yet to be
reported or test results may still be pending.
Note - Data during the reporting period may be incomplete due to the lag in time between
when the case was tested and/or reported and submitted to the Georgia DPH for reporting
purposes. This delay can vary depending on the testing facility and/or jurisdiction.
4

 /2
3/ 02
1/ 0
3/ 202
6/ 0
3/ 20
11 2
0
/
3/ 20
16 2
0
/
3/ 20
21 2
0
/
3/ 20
26 2
0
/
3/ 20
31 2
/2 0
4/ 02
5/ 0
4/ 20
10 2
0
/
4/ 20
15 2
0
/
4/ 20
20 2
0
/
4/ 20
25 2
0
/
4/ 20
30 2
/2 0
5/ 02
5/ 0
5/ 20
10 2
0
/
5/ 20
15 2
0
/
5/ 20
20 2
0
/
5/ 20
25 2
0
/
5/ 20
30 2
/2 0
6/ 02
4/ 0
6/ 202
9/ 0
6/ 20
14 2
0
/
6/ 20
19 2
0
/
6/ 20
24 2
0
/
6/ 20
29 2
/2 0
7/ 02
4/ 0
20
20

25

2/

Count

25
/2
3/ 02
1/ 0
2
3/ 02
6/ 0
3/ 20
11 2
0
/
3/ 20
16 2
0
/
3/ 20
21 2
0
/
3/ 20
26 2
0
/
3/ 20
31 2
/2 0
4/ 02
5/ 0
4/ 20
10 2
0
/
4/ 20
15 2
0
/
4/ 20
20 2
0
/
4/ 20
25 2
0
/
4/ 20
30 2
/2 0
5/ 02
5/ 0
5/ 20
10 2
0
/
5/ 20
15 2
0
/
5/ 20
20 2
0
/
5/ 20
25 2
0
/
5/ 20
30 2
/2 0
6/ 02
4/ 0
6/ 202
9/ 0
6/ 20
14 2
0
/
6/ 20
19 2
0
/
6/ 20
24 2
0
/
6/ 20
29 2
/2 0
7/ 02
4/ 0
20
20

2/

Count

/2
02

0

2
3 / 02
6/ 0
3/ 20
11 2
0
/
3/ 20
16 2
0
/
3/ 20
21 2
0
/
3/ 20
26 2
0
/
3/ 20
31 2
/2 0
4 / 02
5/ 0
4/ 20
10 2
0
/
4/ 20
15 2
0
/
4/ 20
20 2
0
/
4/ 20
25 2
0
/
4/ 20
30 2
/2 0
5 / 02
5/ 0
5/ 20
10 2
0
/
5/ 20
15 2
0
/
5/ 20
20 2
0
/
5/ 20
25 2
0
/
5/ 20
30 2
/2 0
6 / 02
4/ 0
6 / 202
9/ 0
6/ 20
14 2
0
/
6/ 20
19 2
0
/
6/ 20
24 2
0
/
6/ 20
29 2
/2 0
7 / 02
4/ 0
20
20

1/

3/

25

2/

Count

Hospitalizations Over Time

500

250

0

Date

Deaths Over Time

100

0

Date

Hospitalizations and Death By Date of Occurrence

Hospitalizations
Deaths

15

10

5

0

Date

5

 68% of Hospitalized Cases have been reported as being discharged.
16% of Cases have been identified as Healthcare Workers.
71% of Deaths are associated with a congregate setting outbreak.
30% of Cases are associated with a congregate setting outbreak.
Race Distribution of Cases

Underlying Health Conditions

Asian (1.14%)
White (26.91%)

Black (47.7%)
Other (3.27%)
Unknown (20.97%)

Gender Distribution of Cases
Yes (41.68%)

Male (42.32%)

Female (56.37%)

No (24.09%)

Unknown (34.23%)

Unknown (1.3%)

6

 Epidemiology - County and Outbreak Summaries
The information in the rest of the report is a breakdown by county.
The only outbreaks listed by location are for those in congregate settings that involve facilities regulated and reported
by the Department of Community Health and Department of Corrections.
Due to the reporting, interview, and data analysis processes, there may be delays in reporting cases as an outbreak.
The Epidemiology Program is working closely with all partners to ensure data accuracy.
An outbreak is considered closed if it has been 2 incubation periods since the last symptom onset date.
Not all cases within an outbreak are counted within the county the outbreak occurs (i.e. staff of a facility may live in
another county).
14-Day incidence rate indicates newly reported confirmed COVID-19 cases among county residents per 100,000
residents during the 14- day period indicated, using 2018 U.S. Census data to derive county population. Rates cannot
be accurately calculated for Counties with <5 cases.
Transmission Levels are based on the incidence rate and defined as:
Substantial Spread: greater than 100 cases per 100,000 county residents
Minimal/Moderate Spread: 6-100 cases per 100,000 county residents
No/Low Spread: 1-5 cases per 100,000 county residents
Insufficient Data: These counties may likely have low levels of transmission but may be affected by other factors
such as levels of COVID-19 testing.
Counties of Interest are identified by counties that have [>5% increase in COVID syndrome/ILI syndrome (if >2 visits)
AND >5% increase in cases (if >2 cases)] OR [>50% change in cases AND >10 cases during most recent week].
Syndromic surveillance (SS) provides a method for timely detection of potential clusters or outbreaks of specified
diseases/events. SS data include emergency department (ED) visits based on the patient’s chief complaint upon
admission and/or discharge diagnosis. SS data used within this report is based on county of residence NOT facility.
Approximately 90% of Georgia EDs currently report to DPH
Most data available within 72 hours of patient visit
80% of facilities currently submitting discharge diagnosis information
Final diagnosis may differ from submitted diagnosis
Documentation of chief complaint varies by facility
SS data does not necessarily depict the true burden of specified diseases/events
Date represents the ED visit date
Covid-19 Syndrome includes: Chief complaint text for “coronavirus”, “covid”, “c-19”, or “ncov”. Selected discharge
diagnosis codes (ICD or Snomed) relevant to COVID-19; including confirmed COVID-19, suspected/probable
COVID-19, unspecified coronavirus infection, exposure to COVID-19, or severe acute respiratory syndrome.
ILI Syndrome includes: Chief complaint text for fever, influenza, RSV, viral infection, viral pneumonia, cough (if
fever), or sore throat (if fever).
Note: Covid-19 Syndrome excludes select visits related to Covid-19 testing or exposure with no mention of
symptoms. Criteria for syndromes are subject to change as additional information is received.
The information is accurate as of 7/5/2020 at 10PM.

7

 Baldwin County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 15, confirmed case counts, as well as emergency room visits
associated with COVID-19 and ILI Syndromes, have increased amongst Baldwin County residents.
The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting outbreaks. Due to this we are
watching the situation closely and working with our partners to ensure that precautions amongst
residents are encouraged.

234

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

19%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Baldwin County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 234 per 100,000 population (n=105;
population=44,823). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 180 per
100,000 population.
19% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Baldwin County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=48) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=57).

Age Distribution of Cases in Baldwin County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

Percentage of Total Cases

5%

Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Baldwin County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 5% (n=5) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 95% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Baldwin County have not been attributed
to a single area of concern and represent community level spread within
the county. Since March 2020, 54% (305) of cases reported in Baldwin
County have been linked to an outbreak.

8

 Bibb County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 8, confirmed case counts, as well as emergency room visits
associated with COVID-19 and ILI Syndromes, have increased amongst Bibb County residents. The
increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting outbreaks, however, increases in
those settings have been seen during this time. Due to this we are watching the situation closely and
working with our partners to ensure that precautions amongst residents are encouraged.

266

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

178%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Bibb County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 266 per 100,000 population (n=408;
population=153,095). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 80 per
100,000 population.
178% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Bibb County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=108) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=300).

Age Distribution of Cases in Bibb County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

Percentage of Total Cases

7%

Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Bibb County between 6/15/2020-6/28/2020 associated
with an outbreak account for 7% (n=30) of the total cases reported during
that time county-wide. The other 93% of cases reported during that
timeframe in Bibb County have not been attributed to a single area of
concern and represent community level spread within the county. Since
March 2020, 23% (280) of cases reported in Bibb County have been linked to
an outbreak.

9

 Crawford County - Minimal/Moderate Spread
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Crawford
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

97

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Crawford County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 97 per 100,000 population (n=12;
population=12,318). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 48 per
100,000 population.

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

40%

40% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Crawford County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=5) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=7).

Age Distribution of Cases in Crawford County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Percentage of Total Cases

17%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Crawford County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 17% (n=2) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 83% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Crawford County have not been
attributed to a single area of concern and represent community level
spread within the county. Since March 2020, 43% (22) of cases reported in
Crawford County have been linked to an outbreak.

10

 Hancock County - Minimal/Moderate Spread
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Hancock
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

96

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Hancock County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 96 per 100,000 population (n=8;
population=8,348). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 108 per
100,000 population.

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

67%

67% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Hancock County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=3) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=5).

Age Distribution of Cases in Hancock County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

25

27.5

30

Percentage of Total Cases

0%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Hancock County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 0% (n=0) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 100% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Hancock County have not been
attributed to a single area of concern and represent community level
spread within the county. Since March 2020, 62% (136) of cases reported in
Hancock County have been linked to an outbreak.

11

 Houston County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since May 25, confirmed case counts, as well as emergency room
visits associated with COVID-19 and ILI Syndromes, have increased amongst Houston
County residents. The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting
outbreaks, however, increases in those settings have been seen during this time. Due to this
we are watching the situation closely and working with our partners to ensure that
precautions amongst residents are encouraged.

137

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Houston County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 137 per 100,000 population (n=213;
population=155,469). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 77 per
100,000 population.

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

66%

66% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Houston
County residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=80) and
6/22/2020-6/28/2020 (n=133).

Age Distribution of Cases in Houston County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

25

27.5

Percentage of Total Cases

The cases reported in Houston County between 6/15/2020-

12%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

6/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 12% (n=26) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 88% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Houston County have not been
attributed to a single area of concern and represent community level
spread within the county. Since March 2020, 21% (157) of cases reported in
Houston County have been linked to an outbreak.

12

 Jasper County - Minimal/Moderate Spread
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Jasper
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

78

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

17%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Jasper County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 78 per 100,000 population (n=11;
population=14,040). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 50 per
100,000 population.

17% decrease in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Jasper County
residents between the week of 6/8/2020-6/21/2020 (n=6) and 6/15/20206/28/2020 (n=5).

Age Distribution of Cases in Jasper County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Percentage of Total Cases

The cases reported in Jasper County between 6/15/2020-

0%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

6/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 0% (n=0) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 100% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Jasper County have not been attributed
to a single area of concern and represent community level spread within
the county. Since March 2020, 8% (n=6) of cases reported in Jasper County
have been linked to an outbreak.

There are no public health confirmed reports of congregate setting outbreaks within
Jasper County at this time.

13

 Jones County - Substantial Spread
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Jones
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

115

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

350%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Jones County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 115 per 100,000 (n=33; population=28,616). The
prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was unable to be calculated due to
insufficient data.
300% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Jones County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=6) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=27).

Age Distribution of Cases in Jones County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Percentage of Total Cases

The cases reported in Jones County between 6/15/2020-

3%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

6/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 3% (n=1) of the total cases
reported during that time county-wide. The other 93% of cases reported
during that timeframe in Jones County have not been attributed to a single
area of concern and represent community level spread within the
county. Since March 2020, 17% (n=17) of cases reported in Jones County have
been linked to an outbreak.

14

 Monroe County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 15, confirmed case counts have increased amongst Monroe
County residents. The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting
outbreaks, however, increases in those settings have been seen during this time. Due to this
we are watching the situation closely and working with our partners to ensure that
precautions amongst residents are encouraged.
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Monroe
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

120

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

20%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Monroe County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 120 per 100,000 population (n=33;
population=27,520). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 62 per
100,000 population.
20% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Monroe
County residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=15) and
6/22/2020-6/28/2020 (n=18).

Age Distribution of Cases in Monroe County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Percentage of Total Cases

3%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Monroe County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 3% (n=1) of the total cases
reported during that time county-wide. The other 97% of cases reported
during that timeframe in Monroe County have not been attributed to a
single area of concern and represent community level spread within the
county. Since March 2020, 42% (n=85) of cases reported in Monroe County
have been linked to an outbreak.

15

 Peach County - Minimal/Moderate Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 15, confirmed case counts, as well as emergency room
visits associated with COVID-19 and ILI Syndromes, have increased amongst Peach County
residents. The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting outbreaks,
however, increases in those settings have been seen during this time. Due to this we are
watching the situation closely and working with our partners to ensure that precautions
amongst residents are encouraged.

55

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

300%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Peach County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 55 per 100,000 population (n=15;
population=27,297). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 40 per
100,000 population.
300% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Peach County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=3) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=12).

Age Distribution of Cases in Peach County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

25

27.5

30

Percentage of Total Cases

7%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Peach County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 7% (n=1) of the total cases
reported during that time county-wide. The other 93% of cases reported
during that timeframe in Peach County have not been attributed to a single
area of concern and represent community level spread within the
county. Since March 2020, 18% (n=21) of cases reported in Peach County
have been linked to an outbreak.

There are no active investigations regarding congregate setting outbreaks within Peach
County at this time.

16

 Putnam County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 15, confirmed case counts, as well as emergency room
visits associated with COVID-19 Syndrome, have increased amongst Putnam County
residents. The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to congregate setting outbreaks,
however, increases in those settings have been seen during this time. Due to this we are
watching the situation closely and working with our partners to ensure that precautions
amongst residents are encouraged.
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Putnam
County with ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between 6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

234

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

22%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Putnam County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 234 per 100,000 population (n=51;
population=21,809). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 115 per
100,000 population.
22% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Putnam County
residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=23) and 6/22/20206/28/2020 (n=28).

Age Distribution of Cases in Putnam County
6/25/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Percentage of Total Cases

The cases reported in Putnam County between 6/15/2020-

2%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

6/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 2% (n=1) of the total cases
reported during that time county-wide. The other 98% of cases reported
during that timeframe in Putnam County have not been attributed to a
single area of concern and represent community level spread within the
county. Since March 2020, 29% (n=52) of cases reported in Putnam County
have been linked to an outbreak.

There are no active investigations regarding congregate setting outbreaks within
Putnam County at this time.

17

 Twiggs County - Minimal/Moderate Data
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Twiggs
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

73

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Twiggs County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 73 per 100,000 population (n=6;
population=8,188). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was unable to
be calculated due to insufficient data.

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/8 - 6/21)

100%

100% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst
Twiggs County residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=2)
and 6/22/2020-6/28/2020 (n=4).

Age Distribution of Cases in Twiggs County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Percentage of Total Cases

0%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Twiggs County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 0% (n=0) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 100% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Twiggs County have not been attributed
to a single area of concern and represent community level spread within
the county. Since March 2020, 13% (n=4) of cases reported in Twiggs County
have been linked to an outbreak.

There are no public health confirmed reports of congregate setting outbreaks
within Twiggs County at this time.

18

 Washington County - Substantial Spread
AREA OF CONCERN: Since June 15, confirmed case counts have increased amongst
Washington County residents. The increase in cases cannot be attributed solely to
congregate setting outbreaks, however, increases in those settings have been seen during
this time. Due to this we are watching the situation closely and working with our partners to
ensure that precautions amongst residents are encouraged.
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of
Washington County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3
visits between 6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

235

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

120%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Washington County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 235 per 100,000 population (n=48;
population=20,386). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was 59 per
100,000 population.
120% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Washington
County residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=15) and
6/22/2020-6/28/2020 (n=33).

Age Distribution of Cases in Washington County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

2.5

5

7.5

10

12.5

15

17.5

20

22.5

25

27.5

30

32.5

Percentage of Total Cases

The cases reported in Washington County between 6/15/2020-

0%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

6/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 0% (n=0) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 100% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Washington County have not been
attributed to a single area of concern and represent community level
spread within the county. Since March 2020, 16% (n=21) of cases reported in
Washington County have been linked to an outbreak.

There are no active investigations regarding congregate setting outbreaks within
Washington County at this time.

19

 Wilkinson County - Minimal/Moderate Spread
Emergency Department Visits captured in syndromic surveillance for residents of Wilkinson
County with either a COVID-19 Syndrome or ILI Syndrome were less than 3 visits between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020.

66

14-Day Incidence
Rate (6/15 - 6/28)

400%

The incidence rate of COVID-19 for Wilkinson County residents between
6/15/2020-6/28/2020 was 66 per 100,000 population (n=6;
population=9,036). The prior 14-Day Incidence Rate (6/8-6/21) was unable
to be calculated due to insufficient data.

400% increase in newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases amongst Wilkinson
County residents between the week of 6/15/2020-6/21/2020 (n=1) and
6/22/2020-6/28/2020 (n=5).

Age Distribution of Cases in Wilkinson County
6/15/2020-6/28/2020

Total

<1
1-4
5-9
10-17
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65-79
80 and older
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Percentage of Total Cases

17%
Outbreak Related
(6/15-6/28)

The cases reported in Wilkinson County between 6/15/20206/28/2020 associated with an outbreak account for 17% (n=1) of the total
cases reported during that time county-wide. The other 83% of cases
reported during that timeframe in Washington County have not been
attributed to a single area of concern and represent community level
spread within the county. Since March 2020, 39% (n=32) of cases reported in
Wilkinson County have been linked to an outbreak.

20