26 New Coronavirus Disease Cases Reported in Effingham County Friday

The Effingham County Health Department received notice of twenty-six new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Friday. All are in isolation.

The positive demographic breakdown is:

The Department is still investigating whether these individuals have had contact with known COVID positive cases.

The report indicates the increase in positive cases in our area relates to large social gatherings and group activities with no social distancing or masking. Health department officials urge the community to follow safety guidelines to reduce the number of cases so schools and businesses can remain open. This includes wearing face masks in public, frequently washing your hands, practicing social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings.

More information from Effingham County's health department is located here.