Georgia coronavirus cases surpass 12,000

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Georgia has now surpassed 12,000, with the death toll at 428.

The state Department of Public Health reported an additional 300 cases and three deaths on Saturday. The total number of cases now stands at over 12,150. Roughly 20 percent of those patients are hospitalized.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statewide stay-at-home order lasting through the end of April, but houses of worship are still allowed to hold services as long as congregants remain 6 feet apart.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

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