ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health issued new COVID-19 numbers on Friday. The positivity rate is 24.5%, the highest since April of 2020.
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The total number of confirmed cases Friday was 7,998. There were 25 reported deaths.
With the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, The Fulton County Board of Health has recommended closing public facilities temporarily, including senior centers for in-person gatherings.
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The Fox Theatre announced that Friday’s Cirque Dreams Holidaze performance was canceled due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases within its production.
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Fox Theatre ticket holders will automatically be refunded. If tickets were purchased from agents other than Fox Theatre, you should contact that agent for a full refund.
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