Over 31,700 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Ga.; over 227,000 tests conducted

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 31,722 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the 12 p.m. Friday (5/8) update.

The total deaths related to COVID-19 in the state are now at 1,356. A total of 5,886 confirmed cases have been hospitalized.

Over 227,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted statewide.

DPH releases new numbers hourly with a new website. DPH’s daily report website includes a map for a county-by-county breakdown of cases as well as graphs to chart the daily reporting of cases and deaths. Please click here to view that data from DPH.

The below graphic of positive cases in each Ga. county is powered by data from Johns Hopkins University: