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

FDA Approved and Authorized Vaccines

FDA approved and authorized the 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines on August 22, 2024. FDA authorized Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024 – 2025 Formula) under Emergency Use Authorization on August 30, 2024.

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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

Find a COVID-19 or Flu Vax Near You

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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COVID-19 Questions

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

Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

What to Know

  • Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
  • It is especially important to get your 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine if you are ages 65 and older, are at high risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Vaccine protection decreases over time, so it is important to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine.
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Importance of staying up to date

  • Getting the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is important because:
    • Protection from the COVID-19 vaccine decreases with time.
    • COVID-19 vaccines are updated to give you the best protection from the currently circulating strains.

 

COVID-19 Testing

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Locate OTC Tests and Kiosks

Find locations offering free over-the-counter (OTC) self-test kits or TestAndGo Kiosks for COVID-19 PCR testing by searching with your zip code, city, or county.

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TestAndGo 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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Order your free COVID-19 tests at the end of September.

U.S. households will be eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.

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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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Find COVID-19 Medications

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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