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News Articles: coronavirus

Macon Cherry Blossom Festival Board Chair Alex Habersham announces the cancellation of the festival Friday.

Spring Festivals In Georgia Towns Sidelined By Coronavirus

The social distancing advice around coronavirus that has stopped March Madness and closed theaters in the nation’s biggest cities has filtered down to...

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Dr. Keren Landman and Dr. Carlos del Rio joined "On Second Thought" to discuss how existing inequities play into the risks - and outcomes - of a global pandemic like coronavirus.

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  • Health Care

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Magnifies Health Inequities - And Why Mitigation Matters

The coronavirus pandemic has led to travel restrictions, canceled events, school closures, consumer panic, and mayhem in stock markets across the world....

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
Students on Georgia Tech's campus will take classes remotely following spring break.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Put On Hold

Friday on Political Rewind , COVID-19 continues to impact educational facilities, governance and large events. Gov. Brian Kemp said school districts...

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
President Donald Trump will hold a press conference to address the spiraling coronavirus pandemic.

Trump To Hold News Conference As He Seeks To Calm Virus Fear

President Donald Trump will hold a press conference to address the spiraling coronavirus pandemic as he seeks to calm a panicked nation amid mixed...

March 13, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Psychologist Nadine Kaslow recommends building a social support network and getting news from reliable sources to stay calm.

Mental Health Experts Urge Self-Care To Soothe Coronavirus Anxiety

Thinking about the potential spread of coronavirus can be terrifying. Mental health experts are urging all of us to take care of our emotional well...

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters, one of the most important events in professional golf.

No Rite Of Spring For Golf: Masters Postponed Due To Virus

The annual rite of spring for golf won't happen this year. The Masters has been postponed until a later date. Augusta National did not indicate when the...

March 13, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Rep. Terry England discusses allocating aid to fight COVID-19 at the Georgia state capitol in Atlanta on Thursday.

Georgia Lawmakers Approve $100 Million To Fight COVID-19

Georgia lawmakers are allowing Gov. Brian Kemp to spend $100 million to combat COVID-19. The House and Senate voted Thursday for midyear budget...

March 13, 2020
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  • Associated Press
It's Crossover Day at the Capitol.

Georgia Legislature Crossover Day 2020: Live Updates

It’s Crossover Day at the Georgia State Capitol, where House and Senate lawmakers will race against the clock to get legislation out of one chamber or...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Students go about their daily business during spring break at Georgia Tech.

University System Of Georgia Institutions To Suspend Classes For Two Weeks

The University System of Georgia announced a suspension of classes for two weeks at all institutions effective Monday, March 16. The announcement comes...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge

Georgia Legislative Session Will Halt Indefinitely

The Georgia General Assembly is suspending the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, out of an "abundance of caution and in the...

March 12, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
Emory University has directed student residents to vacate by the end of next week amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Emory Student Residents Told To Leave Campus Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Laurie Ray is one of several Emory University students scrambling to pack their belongings after getting word all student residents need to leave the...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
HIlton Coliseum, home of the Iowa State Cyclones, sits empty in Ames, Iowa (April 4, 2015)

NCAA Cancels March Madness Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

UPDATE: 4:35 P.M. The NCAA has decided to cancel the Division 1 men's and women basketball tournament as a growing number of sporting leagues and...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
The seal of the state of Georgia in Governor's ceremonial office where Gov. Brian Kemp addressed the state's response to the coronavirus on Thursday afternoon.

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  • Politics

Special Edition Of Political Rewind: State Officials Address Virus Response

On Thursday afternoon's Special Edition of Political Rewind , we spoke about the governor's response to coronavirus in Georgia. How is the state...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

'Avoid Crowds,' Kemp Says To Georgians Most Vulnerable To Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp said people who are older or who have chronic health issues should avoid large crowds while encouraging many state employees to work...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A photographer takes photos near the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship anchored at a port in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Passengers tested negative for COVID-19 started disembarking since Wednesday.

Georgians Reevalute Cruise Vacation Plans As Coronavirus Outbreak Continues

UPDATED MARCH 12: Viking Cruises released this statement suspending all cruise operations: As of March 11, 2020, Viking is temporarily suspending...

March 12, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
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