Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Here at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, our top priority is always the health and safety of all children, their families, and the child care workforce. As we continue to respond to COVID-19 Coronavirus in Georgia, we will post all of our communications on this important issue here. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the many questions and issues related to this unprecedented public health emergency. If you need more information, please e-mail childcareservices@decal.ga.gov.

For the latest updates, please follow these sites: Governor’s Office, GA Department of Public Health, and CDC.

And remember best practices:

Stay home if you are sick!
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue in the trash.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Get a flu shot!
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Georgia DPH COVID-19 - Daily Status

Report as of 04/06/2020 06:28 PM as reported by DPH

For more details go to Georgia Department of Public Health

COVID-19 Confirmed Cases	# Cases	Percent
Total	7,558	100%
Hospitalized	1,393	18.43%
Deaths	294	3.89%

Georgia DECAL COVID-19 - Daily Report

Report as of 04/06/2020 09:08 AM as reported by DECAL

Licensed Child Care Temporary Closures	# Closed	Percent
Centers	2,066	65%
Homes	403	29%
Total	2,469	54%

Georgia's Pre-K Classrooms Temporary Closures	# Closed	Percent
Private	1,951	100%
Public	1,907	100%
Total	3,858	100%

Nutrition Program Emergency Feeding	Count
Sites	290
Sponsors	33
Counties	38

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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