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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Macon County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19




PRESS RELEASE (01-27-2022)
MACON PUBLIC HEALTH


Macon County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

Macon County Public Health received notification that two Macon County residents, between the age of 50 and 64 who were diagnosed with COVID-19, have passed away. We have also received notification that four Macon County residents, over the age of 65 who were diagnosed with COVID-19, have passed away. To protect the privacy of the families, no additional information will be released. This brings Macon County to ninety-four (94) deaths related to COVID-19.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with these families,” said Health Director, Kathy McGaha. McGaha continued, “Macon County is a high transmission community. Residents can help protect themselves by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and booster if eligible. Residents are also encouraged to wear masks indoors and to socially distance.”

If you believe that you may have COVID-19, please call the Health Department at 828-349-2081 to schedule an appointment for a test. To register and schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, please call 828-349-2081.

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Published at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 27, 2021

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