Dalton ranks in New York Times COVID data

The north georgia health district points to an increasing availability of covid testing as a reason new cases have risen lately.

The new york times has been collecting data on cases all over.

They've ranked dalton 7-th in highest average daily growth rate of cases.

A north georgia health district spokesperson says the growth of cases is partly due to the state recently opening up testing to everyone.

And, georgians coming back to places while the virus is still being transmitted.

They remind folks to wear a mask, avoid large crowds, social distance and wash hands frequently.