Devastating Covid outbreak. As of this afternoon's Daily Status Report, Fulton County with a tad over one million population, had 1336 confirmed cases and 48 deaths. Albany/Dougherty County, with about 90,000 population, had 1042 confirmed cases and 66 deaths. Albany is about 180 Miles south of Atlanta, and 45 miles west of I-75. It is located in the heart of Southwest Georgia's agricultural area, famous for peanuts, pecans, and vegetables.
It is thought that the outbreak stems from two funerals held in the city in February. On a per-capita basis, Albany is the fourth hardest hit city in the US. It is somewhat of a mystery as to how the virus got there. I think Georgia's first Covid fatality was a person from the Atlanta area who attended one of the funerals, got sick in Albany, then returned to ATL where he later died.
My daughter and her husband and year-old child live at Shellman, about 35 miles west of Albany. Their area is beginning to see rising numbers of cases. My daughter teaches at a small private college in Cuthbert, Ga, about 50 miles West of Albany. An article Tuesday said that 41 residents of a nursing home in Cuthbert tested positive. My daughter lived for five years in a house directly adjacent-I mean 50 feet separation-to that facility.
Needless to say, the college (Andrew College) shut down before spring break and is now doing strictly online classes. My son-in-law writes code for aFlorida based gaming company, and has worked from home for 4 years. By the way, my granddaughter's pediatrician sent out an email earlier this week that he and his wife both have the virus!
My daughter sent us a copy of an email from the college president informing the faculty and staff of the spike in cases. My wife and I looked at each other and both said, "they better come up here." We called them and told them to pack clothes, groceries, and the baby, and come on. They were here in less than three hours.
Our county has 5 confirmed cases and 2 deaths. I realize that a lot of it is psychological, but there are practical reasons to be in an area with very little infestation of the virus.
Besides, I get to play with my granddaughter every day, and take her on Mule rides whenever I want to.
It is thought that the outbreak stems from two funerals held in the city in February. On a per-capita basis, Albany is the fourth hardest hit city in the US. It is somewhat of a mystery as to how the virus got there. I think Georgia's first Covid fatality was a person from the Atlanta area who attended one of the funerals, got sick in Albany, then returned to ATL where he later died.
My daughter and her husband and year-old child live at Shellman, about 35 miles west of Albany. Their area is beginning to see rising numbers of cases. My daughter teaches at a small private college in Cuthbert, Ga, about 50 miles West of Albany. An article Tuesday said that 41 residents of a nursing home in Cuthbert tested positive. My daughter lived for five years in a house directly adjacent-I mean 50 feet separation-to that facility.
Needless to say, the college (Andrew College) shut down before spring break and is now doing strictly online classes. My son-in-law writes code for aFlorida based gaming company, and has worked from home for 4 years. By the way, my granddaughter's pediatrician sent out an email earlier this week that he and his wife both have the virus!
My daughter sent us a copy of an email from the college president informing the faculty and staff of the spike in cases. My wife and I looked at each other and both said, "they better come up here." We called them and told them to pack clothes, groceries, and the baby, and come on. They were here in less than three hours.
Our county has 5 confirmed cases and 2 deaths. I realize that a lot of it is psychological, but there are practical reasons to be in an area with very little infestation of the virus.
Besides, I get to play with my granddaughter every day, and take her on Mule rides whenever I want to.
