Georgia Has 154 New Coronavirus Deaths; 6,952 New Cases

  • Saturday, January 16, 2021
Georgia state health officials reported on Saturday there have been 154 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 11,029.

There were 6,952 new cases, as that total reached 674,994 confirmed cases of coronavirus. 

Hospitalizations are at 46,515, up 307 from Friday. 

Here are the numbers by county:

Catoosa County: 3,993 cases, up 31; 44 deaths; 170 hospitalizations, up 1

Chattooga County: 1,808 cases, up 15; 46 deaths; 127 hospitalizations

Dade County: 867 cases, up 3; 8 deaths; 42 hospitalizations

Walker County: 4,629 cases, up 38; 58 deaths; 192 hospitalizations

Whitfield County: 12,529 cases, up 74; 151 deaths, up 3; 602 hospitalizations, up 6
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