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It’s officially fall and the countdown to the holiday season has begun. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many families are wondering what the holidays will look like in 2021. From big community events to indoor family gatherings, it’s not too early to think about how you will celebrate. In fact, in many ways planning ahead will help ensure you’re able to celebrate the holidays safely with the ones you love most. Step 1: Start conversations with family now When it comes to...

As the highly contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus sweeps across South Georgia, many experts say it’s time to get back to the basics and reduce the spread of the virus. And that means wearing a mask again, even if you’re vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an estimated 50% of virus transmissions have been linked to asymptomatic or presymptomatic cases where people were likely unaware of their contagious state. And though the COVID-19...

A new strain of COVID-19 is causing concern as cases are rising across the country and throughout South Georgia. Since the Delta variant surfaced this summer, its caused more infections and has spread faster than early forms of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about the Delta variant. 1. The Delta variant is highly contagious Studies show the Delta variant is more than 2x as contagious as previous virus variants. “The Delta variant has...

More than 31% of nearly 5,000 adults surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in June 2020 reported delaying routine care because of concerns about the coronavirus. Such worries are understandable, but there are many reasons to continue preventive care, such as annual physicals and screenings, during the pandemic, including: 1. Diseases don’t always have warning signs.“Conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and breast cancer can develop without...