Breaking: Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
News
News

Number of coronavirus cases in Georgia climbs to 42

Health officials said Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, that the first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the state. Twelve cases of the deadly virus have been reported nationwide.
Health officials said Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, that the first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the state. Twelve cases of the deadly virus have been reported nationwide.
By
March 13, 2020

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Georgia has climbed to 42, the Department of Public Health said early Friday.

Cobb and Fulton counties each have eight confirmed cases, according to state officials. New cases of the virus have been reported in Bartow, Cherokee, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton and Gordon counties.

» COMPLETE COVERAGE: Complete coverage: Coronavirus in Georgia

» RELATED: A look at the counties with confirmed cases

On Thursday, a patient at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital was Georgia’s first death to the virus. The 67-year-old man was diagnosed with the coronavirus over the weekend.

The spread of the virus has led to numerous cancellations and closures across Georgia. Metro area school districts and state colleges and universities are turning to online classes. The state legislature suspended its session Thursday.

About the Author

Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team.

Follow Alexis Stevens on twitter
More Stories

The Latest

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat leaves a Fulton County courtroom on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Labat filed a lawsuit against the Fulton County Board of Commissioners over control of his budget. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Sheriff showdown: Georgia lawmen’s lawsuits latest salvo in budget fight

27-year-old drowns in Lake Lanier amid birthday celebration

Child struck in Father’s Day shootout between 2 vehicles, Smyrna police say

Featured

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (center) is flanked by GOP whip Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. (left) and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, as Thune speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Credit: AP

Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.

State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.

At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.