Colquitt County see upswing in positive COVID-19 cases

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MOULTRIE, Ga. – Recent numbers in Colquitt County show COVID-19 cases there are on the rise, some of which are directly connected to congregations at a couple of churches there, said Dr. Charles Ruis, district health director for Southwest Public Health District 8-2.

As restrictions for gatherings continue to loosen and church congregations resume worshiping in person, public health officials want to remind residents that the risk of COVID-19 infection still exists. Ruis urges churchgoers and attendees of other social gatherings to use caution and avoid shaking hands, hugging and kissing.

To help keep the spread of COVID-19 to a minimum, the CDC offers these guidelines for the faith-based community and other social gatherings:

  • Promote the practice of everyday preventive actions.
  • Frequently wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Throw the tissue in the trash and immediately wash your hands.
  • Practice social distancing by maintaining at least six feet between people not living in the same household.
  • Encourage the use of cloth face coverings among staff and congregants.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Stay home when sick.

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