Georgia Has 52 More COVID Deaths, A Record 6,242 New Cases

  • Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Georgia state health officials reported on Tuesday there have been 52 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 9,503.

There were a record 6,242 new cases, as that total reached 518,902 confirmed cases of coronavirus. 

Hospitalizations are at 39,836, up 334 from Monday. 

Here are the numbers by county:

Catoosa County: 2,924 cases, up 53; 34 deaths; 153 hospitalizations

Chattooga County: 1,420 cases, up 17; 40 deaths, up 1; 95 hospitalizations

Dade County: 663 cases, up 11; 7 deaths; 38 hospitalizations

Walker County: 3,420 cases, up 46; 53 deaths; 149 hospitalizations, up 1

Whitfield County: 9,993 cases, up 75; 109 deaths, up 1; 476 hospitalizations, up 3
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