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COVID Update for Friday

COVID-19 test postivity rates continue to climb in Georgia. 

42 COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens-Clarke County yesterday, putting the seven-day moving average at 39.3 cases.

This is the highest seven day average the county has seen since mid-February. The PCR test positivity rate for the past two weeks in Athens increased to 12.2%.

Neighboring Madison, Jackson and Barrow counties are experiencing even higher surges. Madison County's 2-week 

In the last day, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 3,861 cases, 179 hospitaliztions and 35 deaths statewide.

WUGA's Jessica Wurst filed this report:

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