Here is what you need to know about how the new coronavirus is affecting Middle Georgia:
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE REPORTS NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES
Robins Air Force Base announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Apr. 3, and three new cases on Sunday, according to a post on Facebook.
The base has a total of 12 coronavirus cases, and the first case, a civilian worker on base, was reported on March.
THE PHOENIX RISING 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN IS GOING VIRTUAL
For the past seven years, Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia and Reflections Psychotherapy have held a 5K and one mile “fun run” to raise funds for their organizations. This year, the race is going virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a press release, the virtual 5K and fun run will take place between April 18-30. Particpants will run or walk in their own neighborhoods and submit their times to earn Grand Prix points and to place in the race. The first 70 participants to register will receive a commemorative lotus pin. Here’s more from the release:
“Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke has pledged to match all funds raised by the event. Funds raised will support Crisis Line & Safe House in its mission to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Registration costs $21 and includes a commemorative race shirt. To register, go tohttps://cl-sh.org/
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia serves seven counties including Bibb County, providing community crisis intervention, safe shelter, comprehensive support and recovery services to help victims in their growth from victim to survivor.
Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can reach an advocate 24/7 by calling Crisis Line & Safe House’s hotline at (478) 745-9292. Hotline services include support, safety planning and access to temporary protective orders, forensic exams and safe shelter.”
BLUE BIRD SUSPENDS MOST OPERATIONS FOR TWO WEEKS
Blue Bird Corp., a school bus manufacturer, announced Sunday it was suspending most of its operations in Fort Valley for two weeks, according to a letter to employees from President and CEO Phil Horlock posted to Peach County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page.
“In my long career in the auto industry and at Blue Bird, I have never seen a situation as challenging as the one we face today. I am confident, however, that we will get through this,” read the letter from Horlock.
Despite continuing operations because it was considered “critical and essential” to support government agencies, such as the Department of Transportation, Blue Bird Corp. cited updated projections from health officials about the spread of the coronavirus as the reason to suspend operations.
The company will continue to perform “critical work,” such as maintenance, receiving and distribution, and they plan to resume normal operations on Apr. 20, according to the letter.
The company employs more than 2,000 people in Fort Valley and has sold more than 550,000 buses since its formation in 1927, according to its website.
BIBB SCHOOLS UPDATE FREE-MEAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN
The Bibb County School District continues to offer meals at no charge for children while schools are closed but staring Tuesday, distribution will be limited totwo days a weekto curb exposure to COVID-19.
The grab-and-go deliveries will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to a school system news release.
Delivery on Tuesday will include Tuesday and Wednesday’s lunch and Wednesday and Thursday’s breakfast. Delivery on Thursday will include Thursday and Friday’s lunch and Friday and Monday’s breakfast.
For the list of updated meal delivery sites, click here.For more information, visit the school system’s website.
MIDDLE GEORGIA CASE NUMBERS
The Telegraph will provide updates twice a day on the number of cases reported fromMiddle Georgia counties following the state’s noon and 7 p.m. updates.
STATEWIDE CASE NUMBERS
The Telegraph will also provide updates twice a day on the number of cases reported in Georgia and update the live map below. This story and map are based on the most recent information from the Georgia Department of Public Health.