x
Breaking News
More () »

Over a dozen people at Wilcox County long-term care facility test positive for COVID-19

They're being isolated at the facility, the South Central Health District says.

WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — Update: 6:20 p.m.

On Sunday evening, the South Central Health District reported three more confirmed COVID-19 cases.

One person is a resident of Laurens County, and two others are at a long-term care facility in Wilcox County. 

The two from Wilcox County are hospitalized, the health district says.

The table below has been updated to reflect the new totals from the health district.

Original Story: 12:36 p.m.

The South Central Health District reported 24 more confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, including more than a dozen at a Wilcox County long-term care facility. 

In a news release, the health district says 14 people total tested positive at the unnamed facility. The release says they are being isolated from the general population as they recover.

In addition to those 14 people, three more residents of Wilcox County tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In all, the county's confirmed total is 22, according to South Central.

According to the release, one new case was confirmed in Laurens County, three cases -- all incarcerated individuals -- were confirmed in Johnson County, one more resident of Johnson County also tested positive, as well as two more residents of Dodge County.

Below is a breakdown of confirmed cases and deaths by county, provided by the health district.

Credit: SCHD

MORE COVID-19 COVERAGE

Coronavirus in Georgia | 12,452 confirmed cases statewide

Millions of Americans will get stimulus checks, but here's who won't

Gaming family starts 24-hour live stream to raise money for first responders

VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

STAY ALERT | Download our FREE app now to receive breaking news and weather alerts. You can find the app on the Apple Store and Google Play.

STAY UPDATED | Click here to subscribe to our Midday Minute newsletter and receive the latest headlines and information in your inbox every day.

Have a news tip? Email news@13wmaz.com, or visit our Facebook page.

Before You Leave, Check This Out