Corona Virus has claimed another White County resident as of Wednesday afternoon’s DPH report. The latest figures released by the Georgia Department of Public Health list 370 confirmed cases of corona virus in White County with a total of 6 deaths related to the virus.

Looking at other area counties; Hall County has 6,298 cases with 104 deaths, Habersham County 1,173 cases and 50 deaths. Lumpkin County 371 confirmed cases with 7 deaths Union County 298 cases 7 deaths and Towns County 154 cases with one death related to the virus.

Officials remind everyone to practice social distancing, washing your hands often, and wearing a face mask when out in public in order to help slow the spread of the virus.