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Inspirational-Informative-Empowering...Your Source For The Truth Vol. 15 Edition 7 Free Thursday March 19, 2020
A View From A Pew
This Is Why Our Vote Counts! A Candid Conversation With...
Elaine Gillespie and Toyia Tucker Candidates for City Council District 4 You Can’t Have It Both Ways, You Can’t Talk Black, But Vote White” Page 3
DA Julia Slater... Do The Right Thing
NAACP Responds to Georgia Supreme Courts Ruling in Gates Case. Page 7
COVID-19...The Facts
Dr. Beverly Townsend Shares Information on the Coronavrius Pages 9
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MARCH 19, 2020 Tampa’s Gain is Columbus’ Loss According to the Street Committee John Hudgison, CBO, Assoc. AIA , who has served as the Director- Inspections & Code for the C o l u m b u s Consolidated Government these past four years will be leaving his position in April to serve as Chief Building Official for the City of Tampa, FL. The Street Committee and we know the city wishes him and his family well on his new endeavor.
NOTICE TO VOTERS The remaining early voting and voting on March 24, 2020 has been delayed until the May 19, 2020 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. Absentee ballots for May will be mailed starting the week of April 6 and early voting will begin at the City Services Center at 7:00 am on Monday, April 27, 2020. All votes cast and all absentee ballots received will be counted. All voters wishing to vote in the presidential primary and the ESPLOST that have not already voted will be allowed to vote.
Temporary Postponement of City Events and Access to Public Facilities
Districts Schools Close In Response To Public Health Emergency Declared
Columbus Civic Center & Ice Rink Upcoming Events: Riverdragons Hockey Games March Madness Concert Ice Rink (Riverdragons) Ice Rink (Skate w/Dragons) Ice Skate Club Practices/Events
In light of the public health emergency declared by Governor Brian Kemp earlier today, the District is proceeding with emergency closure effective March 16-April 5, 2020. Students should not report to schools or bus stops during this closure. The District will reevaluate options to resume its operations during this time of closure.
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Parks and Recreation Activities & Facilities: Recreation Centers th - 29 Street Gym - Boxwood Recreation Center - Fluellen Recreation Center - Northside Recreation Center - Shirley Winston Center Senior Centers: - Fox Senior Center - Frank Chester Senior Center - Gallops Senior Center Other Recreation Facilities closed: - Bull Creek Golf Course - Columbus Aquatic Center - Cooper Creek Tennis Center - Godwin Creek Golf Course - Lake Oliver Marina - Ma Rainey House - Pop Austin Therapeutic Program The following leagues are closed or suspended: - All Little Leagues - Adult Sports offered by Columbus Parks and Recreation - Columbus Youth Soccer - Columbus Aquatic Center Swim Programs Public Meetings: - Theo McGee Ribbon Cutting rd Ceremony – Monday, March 23
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During this closure, the District has prepared resources to continue student learning, as outlined in our Pandemic Plan. Please note the following details related to this measure: Teachers will deliver instruction through the designated digital and print resources provided to students Friday, March 13. Instructions related to student submission of work will be specifically outlined by each school’s adminis School administrators will be on-site to make final preparations for closure Monday, March 16, 2020. During this time, parents/students can receive printed packets and other resources to prepare for closure. Options to ensure meal availability for students during this closure are being explored. The Georgia Department of Education recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for alternate meal services. Specific information will provided as received by the District. Updates related to the District’s COVID-19 Pandemic Plan can be found on the District website. Mercedes Parham Director of Communications and Open Records Officer Muscogee County School District 2960 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31906 PH: 706.748.20
THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020
A VIEW FROM A PEW
You Can’t Have It Both Ways, You Can’t Talk Black, But Vote White! Let me say this from the “get-go”, I fully understand that we are not a monolithic people, that your political affiliation is your business and as such, yes, you absolutely have the right to vote for whomever you please. But I’m sorry, you can’t have it both ways. There is nothing more that “pisses me off to the highest point of pisstivity” than listening to Black folks, give me a rousing, impassioned and empowering speech about how “The Man” (White people) are holding Black folks back. Not because it’s not true, but because White people aren’t the only ones culpable. There's an old joke about how Blacks would buy ice from Whites instead of Blacks because "the White man's ice is colder." Ice is ice and cold is cold. However, it is a consistent reference to the historical validation that Blacks will buy anything from White folks, regardless if it's the same quality, because it appears more credible or more legitimate if they, say it or are selling it. There is no doubt, as national radio host Joe Madison, “The Black Eagle” says; “we, as a people, are underestimated, undervalued and marginalized”. But if we are honest with ourselves, or as Gladys Knight and the Pips would say, if we “get right down to the real Nitty Gritty”, more often than not, its Black attitudes, not White racism that’s holding us back.
like us and has our best interest at heart. Oh we say we need to. We always talk the talk. Every election since I arrived here in 1990 we’ve had the same conversations; “We need to elect someone who looks like us, someone who represents our needs, someone, as I said earlier, who will look out for our best interest.” The criminal justice system is no different; “we need judges who understand our kids, our culture, judges who are empathetic to our circumstances and one who will apply sentencing accordingly within the law. It all ends up being just “lip service”. Over the years I’ve witnessed us elect alleged drunks, drug addicts, criminals, domestic abusers and candidates with less than a college degree, all White.. Why? Because when we have the opportunity to elect someone who looks like us, we continue to vote as if the white mans ice is colder than our own. It has been even more troubling when it was evident a Black candidate was far more qualified than the White candidate. A Black candidate with an impeccable background, a Black who was spiritually grounded, a Black candidate who was educationally superior, a Black candidate who attended law school, took and passed the same bar exam, had the exact same qualifications but with more experience. But still the Black candidates ice wasn’t as cold as his white counterpart.
This has never been more evident than what I have witnessed over the past 11 years when it comes to voting in Columbus. Since 2009 we have been the majority demographic in Muscogee C o u n t y. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o T h e Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, NAACP, Urban League and the grassroots organizations because it is due to their efforts there are more Blacks registered to vote in Muscogee County, In addition, more Blacks than any other demographic have voted in every election since then.
Black people, real talk, we have got to stop holding our people to a higher standard than white folks, especially when it comes to elections and most definitely the upcoming election on May 19, 2020.
The problem is, as a people, we somehow haven’t been able to come together and vote for the candidate that looks
Why? because I know ice is ice, and cold is cold!
So let me end where I began. I fully understandwe are not a monolithic people, that your political affiliation is your business and as such yes you absolutely have the right to vote for whomever you please. But I’m sorry you can’t have it both ways. You can’t talk Black, but vote White! At least not around me.
Wane A. Hailes
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ELECTION 2020 The Presidential Primary Has Been Postponed Until May 19
Qualified Candidates U.S. Senator David A. Perdue Sarah Riggs Amico James Knox Tricia Carpenter McCracken John Ossoff Teresa Pike Tomlinson U.S. Representative 2nd District Sanford D. Bishop Vivian Childs Don Cole State Senators 15th District Ed Harbison Teddy Reese 29th District Randy Robertson State Representatives District 133 Vance Smith District 134 Richard Smith District 135 Calvin Smyre District 136 Carolyn Hugley District 137 Debbie Buckner Muscogee County School District District 1 Pat Hugley Green District 3 Vanessa Jackson Sherrie Aaron District 5 Laurie McRae District 7 Cathy Williams Walter Taylor City Council At-Large John House District 2 Glenn Davis District 4 Elaine Gillespie Toyia Tucker District 6 R. Gary Allen District 8 Walker Garrett
Superior Court Clerk Danielle Forte Muscogee County Sheriff Donna Tompkins Greg Countryman Pam Brown Mark LaJoye District Attorney Julia Fessenden Slater Mark P. Jones Coroner Buddy Bryan Tax Commissioner Lula Lunsford Huff Superior Court Judges Maureen Gottfried Gil McBride William Rumer Ron Mullins Arthur Smith Bobby Peters Ben Land State Court Judges Benjamin Richardson Municipal Court Judges Steven Smith Probate Court Judges Marc D’Antonio State Court Solicitor Suzanne Goddard Municipal Court Clerk Reggie Thompson
Voting Precincts and Locations 101 WYNNTON 2412 WYNNTON RD
115 CAANAN BAPTIST 2835 BRANTON WOODS DR
102 CARVER 3000 MACON RD
116 HOLSEY MONUMENTAL 6028 BUENA VISTA RD
103 ST. JOHN 3980 STEAM MILL RD
117 GENTIAN 4400 REESE RD
104 BRITT DAVID 2801 W BRITT DAVID RD
118 ST. PAUL 2101 WILDWOOD AVE
105 ST. PETER 6507 MOON RD
119 MOON 7300 WHITTLESEY BLVD
106 CONERSTONE 7701 LLOYD RD
120 ST. ANDREWS 4980 HANCOCK RD
107 COLUMBUS TECH 928 MANCHESTER EXPY
121 BLACKMON 5201 WARM SPRINGS RD
108 ST. MARK 6795 WHITESVILLE RD
122 FIRST AFRICAN 901 5TH AVE
109 WYNNBROOK 500 RIVER KNOLL WAY
124 EPWORTH 2400 DEVONSHIRE DR
110 CUSSETA 3013 CUSSETA RD
125 GALLOPS 1212 15TH ST
112 OLOLC 1953 TORCH HILL RD
126 EDGEWOOD 3564 FORREST RD
113 MT. PILGRIM 4400 OLD CUSSETA RD
127 PSALMOND 6550 PSALMOND RD
114 FAITH TABERNACLE 1603 FLOYD RD
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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 After 31 years serving as the City Councilor representing District 4 Evelyn Turner Pugh retired October 29, 2019 due to health challenges. As the result of her retiring prior to the end of her term Valerie Thompson, pastor of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, was appointed by the city council to fill her seat until the election on May 19 of this year. Thompson chose not to run thus leaving the seat open for two newcomers. We recently interviewed each candidate. Here are their responses.
Elaine Gillespie
Toyia Tucker
Gillispie. She is a United States Army Veteran.
Why are you running for City Council District 4? I am running for City Council, District 4 because I know that I am a proven public servant with a wealth of experience serving the citizens of Columbus. I am willing to give 100 percent of my time and efforts to insure the people of District 4 receive their fare share of resources made available to the Citizens of Columbus. My efforts will also include the youth of District 4 who currently make up 40 percent of our population but 100 percent of our future. Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the position? I believe I am the best Candidate for the position of Council Representative for District 4 because my more than 30 years of working for and with the citizens of Columbus will afford me the opportunity to exhibit the knowledge I have attained on the first day on the job. As a Veteran I know how to stand strong on what I believe in and what is in the best interest for my constituents. To be a leader and not a follower. My experience as a Firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department, an employee with the Muscogee County Tax Office as well as a Congressional Field Representative has prepared me for hard work and I will work hard to make sure the Citizens of District 4 receive their fare share Elaine Gillispie was born on July 7, 1956 in Columbus, Georgia and is the daughter of the late Robert and Gertha Weaver. She is the surviving widow of Captain Retired Darnell
Professional Experience - Jun. 2000-Aug. 2019 Field Representatives for Congressman Sanford Bishop - Apr. 2000-Dec. 2000 Campaign Representative - May 1999-Jun. 2000 Federal Campaign Staffer - Oct. 1997-May 1999 Customer Service Representative, Muscogee County Tax Commissioner’s Office - Oct. 1995-Mar. 1997 Purchasing Agent, Chief of Support Division, Columbus Fire Department Columbus Jun. 1992-Oct. 1995 Procurement/Supply Clerk, Deputy Chief Fire Maintenance DivisionColumbus GA - Jul. 1988-Oct. 1997 Columbus, GA Fire Firefighter, Assistant to Deputy Fire Chief - Apr. 1975- Nov. 1981 United States Army Public Life Gillispie has held a number of leadership positions throughout the 2nd Congressional District to include leadership positions at the community, state and national levels. She has dedicated herself to the health and wellbeing of families and communities as a member of the House of Heroes’ Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board and Stewart Community Home and the President of the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery Committee, and the Georgia Family Connection Partnership, Statewide Network. Ms. Gillispie served on several Family Connection Partnership Collaborative Boards in Region 8, were she invested time to this statewide Network dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families in Georgia. She attended each collaborative monthly meeting serving the interest of Congressman Bishop’s Congressional District.
Why are you running for City Council District 4? I am ready to see a positive change in my community. I was inspired by the Columbus 2025 goals of reducing poverty, increasing prosperity, and improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in Columbus. I am ready to get to work! The Columbus 2025 initiative is the foundation of my campaign platform. It’s an awesome initiative, and the committee has put a lot of thought into the strategic plan. I believe we should work to see it come to fruition in every neighborhood in this city. Furthermore, I have served my country in the United States Air Force, and my desire is to continue to serve my community as an elected official. Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the position? Growing up in a single parent household, my mom taught me to work hard and leave the space around me better than I found it. The Air Force taught me three core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. My faith in Jesus Christ, my mother, and the Air Force have been the guiding light in my life. This is why I believe that I am the best candidate. I pledge to be sincere and dedicated to developing effective governmental operations by building positive relationships with elected officials, local leaders, and the citizens of District 4. I will continue to nurture and develop public-private partnerships with all appro-
priate entities to enhance our local government. I pledge to increase accountability and transparency in our city council. Realizing the challenges we face as a city, I will be supportive of efforts being made by Columbus 2025 to improve the quality of life for all citizens. I will encourage our faithbased community to become more involved in the daily experiences that affect our citizens. I’m a new face, with enthusiastic energy and fresh ideas. I’m a retired United States Air Force Veteran with numerous skills and talents. I believe that we are Stronger and Better when WE Work Together. I am ready to be your next District 4 City Councilor. Work Experience Background Servant leader with 24 years of demonstrated success in various career fields to include Systems Administration, Information Technology Specialist, and Project Management. Self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized, technical, and innovative. - January 2015 - May 2017: Information Te c h n o l o g y Telecommunications Specialist, and Clinical Applications Technician, Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft Benning, Georgia - January 2004 - January 2007: (Staff Sergeant) Noncommission Officer European Command, Stuttgart, Germany Volunteer Experience - January 2019 – Present: Director, Membership and Outreach Muscogee County Democratic Committee - January 2019 – Present: Co-Chair, Pierce Crossing Neighborhood Watch - January 2019 – Present: Superintendent of Sunday School, Revelation Missionary Baptist Church - January 2014 - June 2018: NAACP, Youth Council Advisor, Columbus, Georgia Chapter - December 2015 – March 2017: Board of Director Member, The Family Center of Columbus, Columbus, GA
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SWEET TALK IS CHEAP TALK Part II
By Brother Love Special to the Courier The more ingratiating types in the black establishment, those leading blacks religiously dedicated to pleasing white people with power and influence, believed that Teresa Pike Tomlinson was their first-class ticket to secure their hold on the black community and gain greater recognition from the white community powers-that-be. Black gatekeepers were as usual playing plantation politics Columbus style in that they identify and choose a certain white person to stand behind, present that person as a savior for the black community, the black community trusts and believes what the old established gatekeepers tell them, the white person is elected to office with a very large percentage of the black vote, and the black gatekeepers have delivered on their promise to the white politician. It is the corrupt version of a cohesive black community. This is all specially designed to benefit only the real few in the black community, not all the black community. If there is such a thing as black-on-black crime, a term I personally dislike and discourage, what I just described is the black-on-black crime, properly black exploitation of black people. Black gatekeepers employing the methods of the oppressor in our history and culture is always despicable and detrimental. False pretender, you sell your soul then you sell your people. (Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways --- Proverbs 3:31 KJV) Current and future generations of young black people in Columbus are being sold down the river on our watch. This is how that great friend and lover of the black community Teresa Pike Tomlinson came to be. She was raised up. She is not the problem but the product of the problem. Black people across Georgia need to know the truth
about the origins of Tomlinson's relationship as mayor with the black establishment. The black establishment here lusting for continued and greater power made her an idol and gave her over to the black community to fall facedown before and worship. The reason that all sounds so sick and so awful is because it is so sick and so awful. It dishonor every ancestor that has given their live for the cause of freedom, justice, and equality for black and brown people, and, if you can wrap your brain around it, of white people as well. The country was in bondage. Voting for Tomlinson or one of the other Democratic candidates in the race for U.S. Senate is your choice to make. My concern is that more black people across Georgia, even highly-educated, well-respected black people, may be duped by slick stagecraft, sweet-talk, subterfuge and the personal endorsements of well-known African Americans who do not know anything about how Teresa Tomlinson came to have this supposedly most-excellent relationship with the black community. People meaning the black community very little or no good at all come to the black community here to use us as tools because the black gatekeepers demonstrate to them that we all are not just fools, but that we must be the biggest fools they could ever hope to find with the right to vote. This enemy inside the family is even more lethal than any enemy we might come up against outside the family. Despite whatever she may have been told by her loyal disciples, black people do not owe Teresa Pike Tomlinson their votes because she does the Electric Slide, visits a black church, attends the UNCF Masquerade Ball, buys breakfast and host luncheons for a jam packed room of black clergy, speaks at the annual MLK celebration, appears on Joy Reid, announces she loves herself some Omega men to one
black fraternity, or tells another black fraternity I Am One of You, whatever that was suppose to mean since she is not black or a male. Tomlinson better have a lot more than that on her side to show black people across the state of Georgia how much of a wonderful friend she has been to black people. Big name endorsements and sweet-talk alone are not going to get the job done. She is a walking-talking public relations machine when she gets around certain gathering of black people, but clever spin, a whole lot of charming and disarming, is not going to win out over logical reasoning and hard truth. The AJC is not the Columbus Ledger Enquirer, thankfully. This is not a city-wide race in Columbus/Muscogee County. This is a statewide race and election, the big stage where your sweettalk will be soundly exposed as cheaptalk. I sincerely thank you for reading my helpful and thought-provoking views, opinions, analysis, and projections. Feel free to accept or reject. I entreat you to do your own in-depth research and vote for the candidates of your choice in the upcoming primary and the general election. Don't Give Up The Fight!!!
Request for Bids/Proposals RFB No. 20-0057 Heavy-Duty Mobile Lift Systems (Annual Contract) Due: April 8, 2020 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist *RFB No. 20-0058 Maintenance Services for Security Locking System/Door Hinges (Annual Contract) Due: April 8, 2020 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist *RFB No. 20-0058: A Mandatory Site Visit is scheduled at 10:00 A.M. (Eastern) on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Vendors shall convene in the administration office (lobby) of the Muscogee County Jail, which is located at 700 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. For security purposes, all attendees will be required to present a valid picture I.D. at the site visit.
Sealed responses must be received, and time/date stamped by the due date shown above, by the Finance Department Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at , notify the Buyer via email , fax 706-225-3033, or telephone 706-225-4087. Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Division Manager
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THE GEORGIA SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS CONVICTION, GRANTS NEW TRIAL NAACP SAYS; “IT’S TIME TO LET JOHNNY LEE GATES GO!” In light of the egregious mistakes and mishandling of the original trial, an available option to Ms. Slater is to dismiss the charges and free Mr. Gates immediately. In addition to saving taxpayers the cost of a new trial, this will also spare our community the experience of a divisive trial sure to exacerbate the flaws of an office plagued with systemic racism.
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier In a 62 page opinion handed down Friday March 13, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Johnny Lee Gates is entitled to a new trial based on newly discovered DNA evidence. Gates, who is black and has spent 43 years in prison, was convicted in 1977 by an all-white jury and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of Wright, a German immigrant who had moved near Fort Benning with her soldier husband just 12 days before her death. The new DNA evidence was discovered on a bathrobe belt and four neckties used to bind Katharina Wright while she was raped and shot in the head in 1976. This evidence which was located in the Muscogee County District Attorney’s Office in 2015 was recently tested for DNA. Though authorities said Gates acted alone, DNA
samples found on the items did not match his. Based on that evidence and the fact that prosecutors argued Gates was barehanded during the commission of the crime, the Honorable Judge John D. Allen with the Muscogee County Superior Court granted him a new trial in January 2019. That decision was upheld by the Supreme Court. During a press conference held Monday March 16, 2020 on the steps of the Columbus Consolidated Government C e n t e r, p a s t o r L . K . Pendleton, president of the local NAACP had this response to the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision; “On behalf of the citizens of Muscogee County, we respectfully ask District Attorney Julia Slater to drop all charges against Mr. Johnny Lee Gates. We base our request on that fact that every single judge on the Georgia Supreme Court agreed with Judge John A l l e n t h a t M r. G a t e s deserves a new trial because of the exculpatory DNA evidence in this case
The four points that follow are the bases of our request: 1. A falsely obtained confession. From transcripts that were reviewed by both courts, it is apparent that Mr. Gates made a compliant and or a persuasive confession because of the unfair interrogations. 2. Evidence tampering regarding the fingerprints presented at the trial. Considered a significant piece of the prosecutor’s case against Mr. Gates were contrived as they were impossible to have been Mr. Gates. 3. The Georgia Supreme Court reprimanded the Muscogee County DA’s Office for its race discrimination in the jury selection whereas it struck every single African American prospective juror from Mr. Gate’s case. 4. The DNA found at the crime scene does two things: one, it was not a match for Mr. Gates. Two, it proves that someone else killed Ms. Wright. The Police Chief and Ms. Slater has the murder's DNA; find him. The NAACP will donate the first $1,000.00 to locate this killer. We would like to believe that Ms. Slater will take this opportunity to right the wrongs that acted out against Mr. Gates and the citizens of Muscogee county. Mr. Gates has spent 43 years of his life in prison for a crime that he did not commit. We call on District Attorney Julia Slater to do the right thing and
release Mr. Gates. We hope that Ms. Slater will move expeditiously, using all the zeal and fervor used to block this appeal, to locate the real murderer. In a show of solidarity, Rev. Ralph Huling, Vice President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) issued the following statement: “The IMA has been involved and concerned about the Johnny Lee Gates case for a number of years. We as an organization under the leadership of Rev. Adrian Chester applaud the decision rendered by the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that the trial of Mr. Gates was tainted with racism and deception. Today the IMA stands alongside the Columbus Branch of the NAACP in solidarity saying we will not be satisfied until "justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream." Johnny Lee Gates never received his constitutional right to a fair trial here in Columbus, Georgia and has been in prison for 41 years for a crime he did not commit. We applaud the efforts of the Georgia Innocence Project Organization while abhorring the illegal and unethical courtroom practices that kept Mr. Gates imprisoned all these years. We implore the District Attorney Julia Slater to do the right thing in this case and not retry Mr. Gates as evidence has shown he was railroaded as so many other African Americans were during a specified time in our local courtrooms. We also applaud Judge Allen for doing the right thing in this injustice.”
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. How easily the virus spreads How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping. The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have
Beverley A. Townsend, MD, MBA, FAAFP is the District Health Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health West Central Health District. The following is the most up-to-date information available regarding tyheb coronavirus or COVID-19
How COVID-19 Spreads Person-to-person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. - Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). - Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Can someone spread the virus without being sick? - People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). - Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects It may be possible that a person can
been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
Prevention & Treatment Steps to Prevent Illness There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. - Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). - Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Take steps to protect yourself Stay home if you’re sick - Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick. Cover coughs and sneezes - Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. - Throw used tissues in the trash. - Immediately wash your hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Wear a facemask if you are sick - If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick. - If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers. Clean and disinfect - Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. - If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
What To Do If You Are Sick Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID 19 - Stay home except to get medical care - Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. - Avoid public areas:Do not go to work, school, or public areas. - Avoid public transportation Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home - Stay away from others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available. - Limit contact with pets & animals: You should restrict contact with pets
and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. - When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you are sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a facemask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.
Symptons Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. The following symptoms may appear 214 days after exposure.* - Fever - Cough - Shortness of breath
People at Higher Risk and Special Populations High Risk Groups Older people and people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions — like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example — seem to be at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness. Special Populations CDC has information for other special population, who at this time are not considered high risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness, but are at increased risk of severe illness from other infectious diseases. These include pregnant women and children. For the most up-to-date information visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov
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Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) están vigilando de cerca un brote de enfermedad respiratoria causada por un nuevo coronavirus que se identificó por primera vez en Wuhan, en la provincia de Hubei, en China. Esta es una situación emergente que está cambiando rápidamente y los CDC continuarán brindando información actualizada a medida que esté disponible. Los CDC trabajan a toda hora para proteger la salud de las personas. Es función de los CDC preocuparse y actuar rápidamente cada vez que haya un problema potencial para la salud pública. Hay información adicional sobre la respuesta de los CDC al COVID19 en inglés. Cómo se propaga el COVID-19 Propagación de persona a persona Se cree que el virus se propaga principalmente de persona a persona. - Entre las personas que tienen contacto cercano entre ellas (dentro de unos 6 pies de distancia). - Mediante gotitas respiratorias que se producen cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda. - Estas gotitas pueden llegar a la boca o la nariz de las personas que se encuentren cerca o posiblemente entrar a los pulmones al respirar.
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Propagación mediante el contacto con superficies u objetos contaminados Podría ser posible que una persona contraiga el COVID-19 al tocar una superficie u objeto que tenga el virus y luego se toque la boca, la nariz o posiblemente los ojos, aunque no se cree que esta sea la principal forma en que se propaga el virus. ¿Cuándo se produce la propagación? - Se cree que las personas son más contagiosas cuando presentan síntomas más fuertes (están más enfer- Podría ser posible que haya algo de propagación antes de que las personas presenten síntomas; ha habido informes sobre esto con relación a este nuevo coronavirus, aunque no se cree que esta sea la principal forma en que se propaga el virus. ¿Qué tan eficientemente se propaga el virus? La facilidad con que se propaga un virus de persona a persona puede variar. Algunos virus son altamente contagiosos (como el sarampión), mientras que otros virus no lo son tanto. Otro factor es si la propagación continúa por múltiples generaciones de personas (si la propagación es continua). El virus que causa el COVID-19 parece estar propagándose fácilmente y en forma continua en la provincia de Hubei y otras partes de
China. En los Estados Unidos, la propagación de persona a persona ha ocurrido solo entre unos pocos contactos cercanos y no se ha propagado mucho más hasta la fecha. Hay todavía más que aprender El COVID-19 es una enfermedad emergente y hay mucho más que aprender sobre su transmisibilidad, gravedad y otras características, y sobre lo que pasará en los Estados Unidos. La nueva información que se obtenga fundamentará más la evaluación de riesgos. Prevención y tratamiento En la actualidad no existe una vacuna para prevenir la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). La mejor forma de prevenir la enfermedad es evitar la exposición a este virus. Sin embargo, como recordatorio, los CDC siempre recomiendan medidas preventivas cotidianas para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades respiratorias. Estas medidas incluyen: - Evitar el contacto cercano con personas enfermas. - Evitar tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca. - Quedarse en casa si está enfermo. - Cubrirse la nariz y la boca con un pañuelo desechable al toser o estor - Limpiar y desinfectar los objetos y
las superficies que se tocan frecuentemente, usando un producto común de limpieza de uso doméstico en rociador o toallita. - Seguir las recomendaciones de los Los CDC no han hecho recomendaciones para que las personas que no están enfermas usen mascarillas para protegerse de enfermedades res Las personas que presentan síntomas del COVID-19 deberían usar mascarillas para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad a los demás. El uso de mascarillas es también esencial para los trabajadores de la salud (en inglés) y las personas que cuidan de alguien en un entorno cerrado (en la casa o en un establecimiento de atención médica) (en inglés). - Lávese las manos frecuentemente con agua y jabón por al menos 20 segundos, especialmente después de ir al baño, antes de comer, y después de sonarse la nariz, toser o estornudar. Si no cuenta con agua ni jabón, use un desinfectante de manos que contenga al menos un 60 % de alcohol. Lávese las manos siempre con agua y jabón si están visiblemente sucias. Para obtener información sobre la higiene de las manos, consulte el sitio web de los CDC sobre el lavado de las manos. Para obtener información específica para el área de atención médica, consulte el sitio web de los CDC sobre la higiene de las manos en entornos de atención médica (en inglés). Estos son hábitos cotidianos que pueden ayudar a prevenir la propagación de varios virus. Los CDC tienen directrices específicas para los viajeros (en inglés). Síntomas En los casos confirmados de la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID19), las enfermedades reportadas han variado de tener síntomas leves a enfermedades graves, y hasta produjeron muertes. Los síntomas pueden incluir: - Fiebre - Tos - Dificultad para respirar
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