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 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.

The links below will take you directly to the individual websites to ensure the latest information is accessible.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Infection Control - Postmortem Guidance - CLICK HERE

Georgia Department of Public Health

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Georgia Department of Public Health website.

COVID-19 Funeral and Mortuary Science Guidance - CLICK HERE

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters

What You Need to Know

CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and the updated booster.

Updated (bivalent) boosters became available on:

September 2, 2022, for people 12 years of age and older
October 12, 2022, for people aged 5–11

CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines for their age group:

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.
If you recently had COVID-19, you may consider delaying your next vaccine dose (primary dose or booster) by 3 months from when your symptoms started or, if you had no symptoms, when you first received a positive test.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as CDC continues to monitor the latest data.

COVID-19 TESTING

CLICK HERE for the information and locations.

COVID-19 VACCINE

CLICK HERE for the information and locations.

PREVENTION TO STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Get Vaccine/Booster

Find COVID-19 Vaccine Near You.

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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.

Know Your Risk Level

Community (low, medium, or high)

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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.

Protect Yourself/Others

Prevention Recommendations.

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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 HERE

Isolation & Precautions for People
with COVID-19

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Treatments

About treatments and medications.

LEARN MORE HERE

What to do if you were exposed

If you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, follow the guidance. If you have questions,
please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

Exposure Guidance (8/12/2022)
CLICK HERE

What to do if you are sick

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 infection or if a healthcare provider or public health official has told you that COVID-19 infection is suspected, follow the guidance. If you have questions, please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

Isolation Guidance (8/12/2022)
CLICK HERE

Georgia State Office of Vital Records

CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Georgia State Office of Vital Record's website.

COVID-19 Death Certificate Amendments - August 25, 2021

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.