There are a growing number of cases of COVID-19 across Georgia college campuses despite the fact that COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone over age 12.
Most up-to-date numbers from the Georgia Department of Health revealed the number of new coronavirus cases among college students continues to increase. Georgia Tech reported 343 new cases since the start of the school year. Georgia State University reported 7.7% of the students tested were positive for the coronavirus.
The University of Georgia saw the biggest increase, with cases jumping to more than 500 in one week. UGA reported 505 cases the week of Aug. 6, up from 474 the week before.
Numbers from the Georgia Department of Health showed caseloads among those ages 18 to 29 as the group most infected, totaling more than 250,000 statewide.
All three universities are encouraging students to wear face masks while on campuses. They said they’re working closely with the state while tracking these cases and are prepared to implement stricter guidelines if cases continue to climb.
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