Georgia Department of Public Health looking for medical volunteers to help with COVID-19 response

A person is given a test for COVID-19 coronavirus at a drive through testing location Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Marietta, Ga. The testing is not open to the public people must be referred by the health department. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
A person is given a test for COVID-19 coronavirus at a drive through testing location Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Marietta, Ga. The testing is not open to the public people must be referred by the health department. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for volunteers across the state from medical professionals and other backgrounds who want to help with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

In a press release Tuesday morning, the department said an effective response will rely on volunteers who are trained, credentialed and organized.

Georgia Responds is the state's health and medical volunteer program. Georgia Responds will match the skills and credentials of volunteers to help stop the spread of the virus.

Medical volunteers may be asked to answer medical questions coming into the COVID-19 hotline or assist at assessment sites. Volunteers without medical experience will be used in administrate roles at call centers or assessment sites.

To volunteer, visit dph.georgia.gov/georgia-responds and click on the "Register Now" box. Registering only takes a few minutes.

Prospective volunteers will be asked for their name, address, contact information and occupation. In order to be eligible for some assignments, responders are encouraged to complete a profile summary, which includes skills and certifications, training, medical history, emergency contact and deployment preferences

Once skills and credentials are reviewed, volunteers will be notified by a department representative.

Contact Patrick Filbin at pfilbin@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476. Follow him on Twitter @PatrickFilbin.

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