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The Northeast Georgia Health System is treating 103 COVID-19 patients as of Feb. 26, 10 more than the day before and 29 fewer than a week ago.
On Jan. 6, the system told The Times the strain on hospital emergency rooms was unlike anything they'd ever seen. The health system's numbers set several records in December and early January, first breaking 300 on Christmas Day with 302 and peaking two weeks later on Jan. 8 at 355. Numbers have continued to trend downward, dropping to a point that hasn't been seen in months.
More detailed and historic information, which includes a breakdown of cases and deaths by age group, is available from NGHS.
Vaccinations for health care workers began in December, and more people are starting to become eligible for shots. Health officials have rolled out a registration page for residents to make an appointment to receive vaccinations, and NGHS and the state have announced locations and tools to get vaccinated. For vaccine news, including where and when the vaccine will be offered, check our guide.
Feb. 26 NGHS data
Total COVID-19 patients: 103
Gainesville COVID-19 patients: 68
Braselton COVID-19 patients: 23
Total patients discharged: 5,786, the same as the day before
Total deaths: 909, one more than the day before
The hospital has Hall County locations in Gainesville and Braselton and treats patients from across Northeast Georgia.
A chart provided on its website displays a seven-day rolling average of the percentage of positive cases across its locations and some other medical facilities including Longstreet Clinic and Northeast Georgia Physician Group. Most COVID-19 cases do not require hospitalization.
A seven-day moving average is also provided by the Georgia Department of Public Heath for the state. The state also reports cases per 100,000 residents in the past two weeks. A weekly state profile report is also now available from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. That report includes several data points, percent change from the previous week and side-by-side comparisons to national data.
Feb. 26 DPH data for Hall County
Total cases: 23,758
Cases in the past two weeks: 457
Cases per 100k: 11,513.5
Cases per 100k in the past two weeks: 221
Confirmed deaths: 373
Hospitalizations: 2,230
Percent positive tests in last 2 weeks: 6.5%
