Health

Bulloch County numbers continue to trend downward as September comes to an end. Please remember to wear a mask in public, wash your hands, and avoid large gatherings.

Georgia has seen several positive trends recently on COVID-19. New infections reported daily have come way down. Georgia health officials reported just over 600 new cases Monday — one of the lowest increases since early June.

Bulloch County statistics continue to trend downward. Over the last two days, Bulloch County has reported low single digit cases counts. Stay vigilant to keep the numbers down.

Bulloch County reports only two new cases in the last 24 hours. There are currently 27 COVID-19 patients at EGRMC, with 6 patients on vents.

Bulloch and Evans Counties statistics remain trending downward. Candler County reports an increase in 14 day average but a drop in percent positives.

69 year old Black female with comorbidities is Bulloch's 28th COVID-19 death . 54 year old female with unknown race and unknown comorbidities is Candler's 18th death.

Flue Vaccine Available at Bulloch County Health Department As we are coming into the fall months, seasonal illnesses will become more apparent. The seasonal flu (influenza) typically occurs in the fall and winter.

Bulloch County's percent of positive COVID -19 cases has dropped from 25% on Sept. 8th to 9.9% today. This is a significant decrease and puts Bulloch county closer to the goal of having less than 5% of positive tests.

As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19.

Eddie Sherrod, a Statesboro resident, is fighting COVID at EGRMC. His family and friends have established a Go Fund Me to help assist with expenses. EDDIE SHERROD GO FUND ME ACCOUNT Here is an excerpt from Jamie Sherrod, Eddies son.