COVID-19

People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms from mild to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. 

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COVID-19 Guidance

Recommendations for Updated Vaccines

CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.

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What to do if you are sick

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 infection or if a healthcare provider or public health official has told you that COVID-19 infection is suspected, follow the guidance. If you have questions, please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

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Guidance for Reporting COVID-19 Test Results

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Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may start as mild, and some people will progress to more severe symptoms.

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Long COVID Basics

Long COVID is a serious illness that can result in chronic conditions requiring comprehensive care. Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months, or even years after COVID-19 illness.

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COVID-19 Vaccines

Schedule an Appointment

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to limit serious illnesses, hospitalizations, and death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.

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Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

What to Know

  • CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines—Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax—to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
  • Everyone aged 5 years and older ‡ should get 1 dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
  • Children aged 6 months–4 years may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up to date, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
  • People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
  • People aged 65 years and older who received 1 dose of any updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Novavax) should receive 1 additional dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the previous updated dose.
  • COVID-19 vaccine recommendations will be updated as needed.
  • People who are up to date have lower risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19 than people who are unvaccinated or who have not completed the doses recommended for them by CDC.
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COVID-19 Questions

For questions about COVID-19 and COVID vaccine call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

COVID-19 Testing

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OTC Tests and Kiosks

Find a location in Georgia offering free over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 test kits and Testing Kiosks across the state.

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Testing Kiosks

COVID-19 PCR testing are available at TestAndGo kiosks, (open 24-7) in communities across Georgia. 

El Departmento de Salud Publica ahora ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 en quioscos de prueba y uso.

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Self-Testing at Home or Anywhere

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Available Treatments

What You Need to Know About Treatments

  • If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick, medications are available that can reduce your risk of hospitalization and death.
  • Don't delay: Treatments must be started within 5-7 days after you first develop symptoms to be effective.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Report

This report estimates uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia by recipients’ county of residence and sex, age, race, or ethnicity.

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Additional Reports