The latest numbers concerning the coronavirus in Chattooga County are not good.  In fact, the county is seeing an upswing in the number of cases being reported each day.

The latest numbers show a average of 14 new cases a day over the past week, but that will likely change by next week.  As of Friday afternoon, there were 91 new positive cases of COVID-19 being reported this week.

Statewide, cases are up 74% and COVID-19 related deaths are up 121%.