January 17, 2022–10:23 a.m.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

We continue to see high rates of COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia.

Around two-thirds of those hospitalized for COVID-19 are unvaccinated.

In addition, about 80% of ICU patients and 90% of those on ventilators are unvaccinated

Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District recently gave an update late last week, which you can watch below.