Coronavirus Information

We continue to work with our state and federal partners to give you the most up-to-date and relevant information regarding Coronavirus. Visit the DPH website at https://dph.georgia.gov/ and learn more about precautions you can take to protect yourself, your business, and your community. Click here for the COVID-19 Daily Status Report.

Coronavirus Hotline

If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.

844-442-2681

Executive Order and Phased Reopening Graphics

Click here to download the Governor’s latest Executive Order regarding the shelter in place expiration and providing additional guidance for reviving a healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19. Click here for graphics regarding the phased reopening of businesses in Georgia.

Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers

Click here for Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers who may have been exposed to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, and click here a quick reference of the do’s and don’ts for employers and employees related to COVID-19 exposures.

While the Interim Guidance specifically calls attention to critical infrastructure workers serving in the specific capacities and functions, the guidance can apply to all critical infrastructure workers with the exception of Healthcare Providers who are covered under separate guidance.

  • Federal, state, & local law enforcement
  • 911 call center employees
  • Fusion Center employees
  • Hazardous material responders from the government and the private sector
  • Janitorial staff and other custodial staff
  • Workers – including contracted vendors – in food and agriculture, critical manufacturing, informational technology, transportation, energy and government facilities

Employers should implement the recommendations in the Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers, to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019, to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Please continue to monitor the CDC website for the most current medical guidance.

Postponed Services

For a current list of all Georgia services that have suspended disconnections amid COVID-19, click here to view. If you do not see your service listed, please contact your utility or service provider directly as some businesses are offering alternate payment arrangements for this situation.

Public Assistance

For important data that constituents will need in order to apply for public assistance, visit gema.georgia.gov/guidance-and-fact-sheets. Click here to view the COVID-19 DR-4501 Applicant Briefing. For eligible applicants that do not have an account in the FEMA Grants Portal, register here.

Situation Report

Click here to view the COVID-19 Situation Report for 6/1/2020. To view past COVID-19 Situation Reports for 3/20/2020 to 5/31/2020, click here. 

Testing for COVID-19

All Georgians can be tested, regardless if symptoms are present, by contacting local health departments or health care provider for a referral to a testing site near their area. Click here for more information.

Vendor Information

Vendors interested in providing supplies or services to support Georgia's COVID-19 response, click here to fill out the form.

Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)

GEMA and GA VOAD are working together to compile resources for both nonprofits and faith-based communities as well as statewide resources for vulnerable individuals and those who are financially impacted by COVID-19. Refer to this COVID-19 Resource Document for continually updated resources available on either a statewide or larger community scale. More information about VOAD can be found here.