Georgia Has 37 More Deaths From Coronavirus And 14,130 More Cases

  • Monday, August 16, 2021
Georgia state health officials reported on Monday there have been 37 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 19,020.

There are 14,130 new cases, as that total reaches 996,653 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Hospitalizations are at 69,147, which is an increase of 295 from Sunday.

Here are the numbers by county:

Catoosa County: 6,374 cases, up 54; 70 deaths; 275 hospitalizations

Chattooga County: 2,403 cases, up 24; 67 deaths; 194 hospitalizations, up 1

Dade County: 1,378 cases, up 27; 14 deaths; 63 hospitalizations

Walker County: 7,313 cases, up 62; 83 deaths; 304 hospitalizations

Whitfield County: 15,964 cases, up 184; 238 deaths; 820 hospitalizations, up 3
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