Screven County COVID-19 cases experience a large drop after winter rise
After a winter surge that infected over 400 residents and killed one, Screven County’s COVID-19 numbers look much better during the spring, officials say.
Between Feb. 25 and March 11, the district reported only one new case, according to Georgia Department of Public Health. This has not happened since November, just before the increase.
Screven County’s latest figures are also among the lowest in southeast Georgia, competing only with Jenkins County, which also reported only one new case recently.
The total life of Screven County is per. March 11, 1,811 reported cases, 36 confirmed deaths and 114 admissions.
Health experts continue to urge those with cold-like symptoms to be tested as early as possible to prevent further spread.
East Central Public Health spokeswoman Sadie Stockton reported from March 7 that the test time at Sylvania’s health department on Pine Street would change to Tuesdays from 6 p.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walgreens on West Ogeechee Street also offers tests Mondays to Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Ross Drug and Clark Family Care on North Main Street have both stated that they also offer coronavirus testing. To check availability, call the offices at (912) 564-7200 for Ross and (912) 451-4100 for Clark.