DeKalb County’s COVID-19 cases, as of press time on Monday, had risen to 40. The number slowly increases daily. Twenty-eight of those cases have recovered, and the county reports no deaths from the virus.

The DeKalb County Health Department offers COVID-19 testing Monday – Friday for county residents from 9-11am.

No appointment is necessary and there is no charge to you for this service. 

There are many things DeKalb County residents can do to reduce the impact of COVID-19:

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water (or alcohol-based hand rub) for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing;

·         Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands;

·         Stay home when you are sick;

·         Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm or a tissue;

·         Clean and disinfect objects (e.g., cell phone, computer) and high touch surfaces regularly; and,

·         Practice social/physical distancing from others.

·         Wear a facemask when in public.