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Health district case total update: 346
COVID-19
Submitted report
Effingham Herald
Published: Apr 18, 2020, 4:53 PM

As of noon Saturday, there were 346 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Coastal Health District and 8 deaths.                                                       

 

Cases by county:

  • Bryan: 31 cases, 2 deaths
  • Camden: 27 cases
  • Chatham: 177 cases, 5 deaths
  • Effingham: 25 cases, 1 death
  • Glynn: 48 cases
  • Liberty: 32 cases
  • Long: 2 cases
  • McIntosh: 4 cases

Please note: Reductions or changes are due to corrections of previous errors in the database. The state office of epidemiology is reviewing the database and using geolocation to match addresses to counties. Some entries that had been manually entered into the wrong county are shifting to the correct county of residence.

 

You can find this case information, FAQs and other COVID-19 associated web content at covid19.gachd.org/.
On the Field with the Rebel Regiment: Their Stories, Their Voices
Band
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
Published: Jul 30, 2025, 3:49 PM
Nine band leaders share what it takes to be part of Effingham County High School’s Rebel Regiment. From early mornings at band camp to the thrill of Friday night games and an upcoming trip to New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, their voices reveal discipline, friendship, and pride behind every beat and march.
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