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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
We continue to monitor federal, state, and other agencies for new or revised information and guidance.
The AGEG Board of Directors encourage all funeral service professionals to follow best practices and COVID-19 guidance.
It is important to share guidance and information with your fellow funeral home staff as it becomes available so you may
continue to safely serve your families and community.
AGEG members are updated by email and this page is updated as guidance and information becomes available.
Guidance and Information
The links will take you directly to the individual websites to ensure the most accurate and timely information is accessible.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- What You Should Know About the Possibility of COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination - June 23, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination - June 21, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Vaccines Are Free to the Public- June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- About COVID-19 Vaccines - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- Your COVID-19 Vaccination - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups of People - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - June 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children - June 18, 2022 - CLICK HERE
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 - June 17, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Georgia Department of Public Health
CLICK HERE to be redirected to Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older
and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccine for children, visit the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens.
UPDATED - COVID-19 Funeral and Mortuary Science Guidance - March 7, 2022
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How to Protect Yourself & Others
Know Your Risk
Find your community levels (low, medium, or high) and prevention steps to take based on the latest CDC data. LEARN MORE
Prevent Getting Sick
CDC recommendations for prevention measures against COVID-19. LEARN MORE
Get Vaccinated
- COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death.
- Getting vaccinated is the best way to slow the spread of COVID-19.
- CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
Wear a mask
- Everyone ages 2 years and older should properly wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public in areas where the COVID-19 Community Level is high, regardless of vaccination status.
- If you are in an area with a high COVID-19 Community Level, wear a mask indoors in public.
Stay 6 feet away from others
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick, if possible.
- Indoors in public: If you are not up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, stay at least 6 feet away from other people, especially if you are at higher risk of getting very sick with COVID-19.
If You're Sick or Exposed to COVID-19
Get Tested
Find COVID-19 Testing Near You. LEARN MORE
Isolation and Quarantine Calculator LEARN MORE
Treatments
About treatments and medications. LEARN MORE
Quarantine if Exposed
If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, monitor your health for 10 days from your last possible exposure. If you have questions, please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).
Isolate if Sick
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 infection, you must follow home isolation protocol. If you have questions, please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).
Identify Your Contacts
Each confirmed case of COVID-19 will work with trained DPH staff to identify everyone they've been in contact with to prevent additional spread of the disease.
COVID-19 Testing in Georgia
Find a Testing Location
USPS Home Test Kits - CLICK HERE
Mako Testing Sites - CLICK HERE
LTS Testing Sites - CLICK HERE
Viral Solutions Mega Sites - CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Home Test Kits are provided by the federal government in partnership with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Mako Test Sites in partnership with DPH offer free COVID-19 testing events across Georgia.
- LTS Testing Sites in partnership with DPH offer COVID-19 testing in Georgia.
- Viral Solutions Test Sites in partnership with DPH, DeKalb County Board of Health, and Cobb & Douglas Health Department operate COVID-19 mega-testing sites.
What Does My Test Mean?
Even with a negative test result, continue to practice standard safety protocol.
How Does COVID-19 Testing Work?
There are two different types of tests for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests.
After You Are Tested
You should isolate yourself while you wait for test results. If you have a sample taken at one of these locations, it is essential to remain at home and away from other family members as much as possible to prevent the possible spread of disease.
Booster Dose of COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 boosters are currently available through the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) health districts and participating providers.
CDC recommends a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all persons aged 18 or older, at least 5 months after completion of a mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) primary series, or at least 2 months after receipt of the single primary dose Janssen vaccine. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received and others, may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years may receive a single booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 at least 5 months after completion of the primary series. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 5 through 17.
Not all types of vaccines will be available at all sites. For information about COVID vaccines or to schedule a vaccination appointment visit dph.ga.gov/covid-vaccine or vaccinefinder.org.
DPH continues to stress the importance of vaccination for all Georgians aged 5 years and older. Vaccination is our best tool to protect lives and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state.
Register for a COVID Vaccine
Health Department Scheduling - CLICK HERE
Vaccine Finder - CLICK HERE
At Home COVID-19 Vaccinations
Georgia residents who are currently sick, shut-in or homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive vaccination at their home.
Please email HVS@dph.ga.gov or call (888) 572-0112 with the following information for the person who requires at-home vaccination:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- City
- County
- Contact phone number
Health Department Vaccine
Scheduling Resource Line
- (888) 457-0186
- Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8 PM ET
- Saturday – Sunday 8 AM – 5 PM ET
Georgia CORE
Providing free COVID-19 vaccines across the state with mobile units committed to reaching all Georgians.
COVID-19 Resources for People
with Disabilities
Georgia Vaccine Plan
Follow the plan for distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia.
Georgia State Office of Vital Records
CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Georgia State Office of Vital Record's website.
Guidance from the State Registrar - COVID-19 Death Certificate Amendments - August 25, 2021
- To amend a death certificate to add “COVID-19” the certifying physician, medical examiner, or coroner must submit a written request detailing the changes needed, along with at least one piece of evidence from an official source, such as a positive lab test for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), or a medical record clearly stating the diagnosis of COVID-19.
- All requests should be e-mailed to dph-vrdeath.correction@dph.ga.gov along with the scanned documentation.
- If e-mail is not an option, the request can be mailed to the State Office of Vital Records at this address:
State Office of Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30349 - NOTE: This requirement to submit medical evidence does not apply if fixing a simple spelling mistake, like “COIVD-19” to “COVID-19” or when updating a pending death certificate that did not previously have a cause of death.
Guidance for Certifying COVID-19 Deaths - May 7, 2020 - CLICK HERE
Governor Brian P. Kemp
CLICK HERE to be redirected to Governor Brian P. Kemp's website.
Additional State Resources
- COVID-19: State Services in Georgia - CLICK HERE
- Georgia Department of Economic Development - CLICK HERE
Federal & International Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CLICK HERE
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - CLICK HERE
- CombatCOVID.hhs.gov - CLICK HERE
- Coronavirus.gov - CLICK HERE
- COVID.gov - CLICK HERE
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - CLICK HERE
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - CLICK HERE
- Federal Trade Commission - CLICK HERE
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - CLICK HERE
- The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) - CLICK HERE
- Counterfeit Respirators / Misrepresentation of NIOSH-Approval - CLICK HERE
- The Respiratory Protection Information Trusted Source - CLICK HERE
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - CLICK HERE
- U.S. Small Business Administration - CLICK HERE
- USA.gov/Coronavirus - CLICK HERE
- WhiteHouse.gov - CLICK HERE
- World Health Organization (WHO) - CLICK HERE
AGEG provides COVID-19 information as a service to funeral service professionals.
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