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News Articles: coronavirus

As the social and economic effects of coronavirus begin to take shape, experts and advocates warn of a spike in domestic violence.

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During Quarantine, Victims And Survivors Of Domestic Violence Face Unique Challenges

With unemployment surging, hospitals nearing capacity, and shelter-in-place orders in effect in almost all states, our lives have shifted dramatically...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Virginia Prescott
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

What Does Georgia’s Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place Order Mean?

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order requiring all of Georgia to be under a shelter-in-place order from 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, to 11:59 p.m....

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Kemp Orders Shelter-In-Place, Faces Criticism For Comments

Georgia is under a shelter-in-place order from 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, to 11:59 p.m. April 13 as coronavirus continues to sweep the state. Read the...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The arts and educational enrichment nonprofit "Loop It Up Savannah" launched their #ArtSmartActivityKits initiative, which delivers educational arts-and-crafts supplies to children around Chatham County.

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  • News

With Educational Programs Canceled, Loop It Up Savannah Sends Activity Kits To Kids

When the nonprofit arts and enrichment program Loop It Up Savannah realized that their regularly scheduled programming was going to fall apart for the...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan

What You Need To Know: The Impact On Restaurants

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
A sign on social distancing practices near Freedom Park in east Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: What Comes Next In Public Health Response?

Friday on Political Rewind , we were joined by senior researcher and professor of Emory University Dr. Carlos del Rio for an in-depth conversation on...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
No matter what your personal situation is during the COVID-19 outbreak, one thing we all have in common is stress

Psychologist Roxanne Donovan Offers Mental Health Tips During COVID-19 Outbreak

Over the past few weeks, many people have shared their personal experience during this moment that the world is collectively going through. Some are...

April 03, 2020
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

What You Need To Know: Georgia Coronavirus Testing

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
GHSA Executive Director Dr. Robin Hines

GHSA Officially Cancels Spring Activities Due To Pandemic

There will be no spring sports in Georgia public schools in 2020. That was the decision of the Georgia High School Association Board of Trustees after a...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Jon Nelson
"I've probably lost $5,000 over the last four or five days due to, you know, all the concert venues being closed," Atlanta musician and music teacher Jeanne Carere said earlier this month. "You don't become a musician to be rich."

How Georgians Can Apply For Coronavirus Relief Loans, Grants

For music teacher and gig musician Jeanne Carere, relief from the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak can't come soon enough. "I've probably...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Clyde and Renee Smith

Atlanta Couple Tests Positive For Coronavirus Aboard Cruise Ship

UPDATED 3/9/2020: The Smiths have returned home to Atlanta. A metro Atlanta couple has tested positive for the novel coronavirus making international...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Josephine Bennett
Businesses in Atlanta, as well as across Georgia and much of the United States, are trying to adapt to the public health crisis. A donut shop near Inman Park keeps customers at the front door, and offers hand sanitizer with their selection of pastry.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: For The Governor, A Recent Tipping Point

Thursday on Political Rewind , we are joined by the chief executive officer of Grady Health System John Haupert to discuss the response and preparedness...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Signs in the windows of the Pretoria Fields Brewery in Albany aimed at reassuring residents coping with coronavirus. The brewery recently began making hand sanitizer.

How Albany Emerged As A Global COVID-19 Hotspot

Dr. LaMont Smith still has a lot of friends at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. It’s one of the places he practiced critical medical care...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
A person experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

Atlanta's Isolation Hotel For Homeless Opens Thursday

As many of us worry about the health and welfare of ourselves and loved ones right now, people experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to...

April 02, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a plan to increase COVID-19 testing capacity by 3,000 samples a day using labs across the University System of Georgia and Emory University.

Georgia Coronavirus Update: Testing Capacity Grows, But State Still Lags

Gov. Brian Kemp will sign a shelter-in-place order Thursday that runs from Friday through April 13. He also announced a plan to increase COVID-19...

April 01, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
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