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Coronavirus vaccine clinical trials start at Emory

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Clinical trials to study a potential new vaccine for coronavirus began Friday morning at Emory University in Atlanta, the school announced.

Is it COVID-19, a cold or allergies?

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Even during a pandemic, every little sneeze or cough should not cause panic. It is the height of pollen season, after all, and the Golden Isles are more golden than usual!

Camden sees first case, distancing encouraged

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, March 26, 2020

A week after Camden began reacting to COVID-19, the county had its first confirmed case on Monday and hospital officials urged county leaders to take action to help slow the spread.

Chamber, agencies working to provide safety nets

Jill Helton

Thursday, March 26, 2020

With so many people not being able to work or operate businesses as usual, the Camden County Chamber of Commerce and a handful of other organizations are working overtime to establish some safety n

Navy awards contract for Kings Bay dry dock work

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Navy awarded its first contract this week for what could be close to $1 billion dollars in improvements to accommodate Columbia class submarines at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

Coronavirus precautions shift election, cancel events

Johna Strickland Rush

Monday, March 23, 2020

As public health officials continue to issue advisories, events and institutions locally and across Georgia are being postponed and closed. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

First Camden coronavirus case confirmed

News Staff

Monday, March 23, 2020

The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Camden and Liberty counties today. Both counties now have 1 confirmed case each, and both residents are recovering at home.

St Marys council meets by video chat, speaks to residents

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, March 19, 2020

St. Marys City Council held a called meeting by video chat earlier tonight to approve a pandemic policy among other agenda items and spoke to the public about the situation.

Two Glynn County residents test positive for COVID-19

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2020

A second person in Glynn County has tested positive for COVID‐19. The individual is currently recovering at home and self‐isolating, and the source of exposure is unknown.

Schools close, meal program begins

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Students attended their last day of classroom instruction Monday and began distance learning Wednesday as Camden County schools closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus threat.