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Administrative Order for Public Health Control Measures 

Stop the Spread

Clean

  • Wash your hands frequently 
  • Disinfect surfaces
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Social Distance

  • Shelter in place
  • Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others
  • Wear a mask in public

Follow the Guidance

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Get Tested

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What Does My Test Mean?

Even with a negative test result, continue to practice safety protocol.

How Does COVID-19 Testing Work?

There are two different types of tests for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. 

If you're sick or exposed to COVID-19

Identify Your Contacts

Each confirmed case of COVID-19 will work with trained DPH staff to identify everyone they've been in contact with to prevent additional spread of the disease. 

Isolate if Sick

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 infection, you must follow home isolation protocol.

Quarantine if Exposed

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, monitor your health for 14 days from your last possible expusure and quarantine at home.

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Improvements Coming to COVID-19 Daily Status Report
GA DPH Seeks Public Input on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

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PunchAlert is free and allows you to receive instant updates for COVID-19.

Text COVIDGAGEN (English) or COVIDGAESP (Spanish) to 77297

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Additional COVID-19 Guidance

DPH Guidance
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Healthcare Professionals and Facilities

Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Georgia OEMS COVID-19 Guidance for First Responders (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement)
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La enfermedad respiratoria causada por el COVID-19 es una pandemia mundial.

Contact COVID-19 Hotline

If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.

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