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News Articles: COVID-19

At the Capitol, Rep. Dar'shaun Kendrick has her temperature taken before the start of the special legislative session to approve the governor's declaration of a public health emergency.

General Assembly Grants Kemp’s Public Health Emergency

The Georgia General Assembly has backed Gov. Brian Kemp’s declaration of a public health emergency for Georgia. The move came during a special called...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry

'What You Need To Know: Coronavirus' With Virginia Prescott Featuring Andy Miller

Across Georgia and the nation, schools and businesses are closed, major events have been canceled and millions of people have been ordered to work from...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott

Georgia Ports Postpone Meetings, Issue Health Guidance

Georgia's ports remain open for business but are taking precautions against the spread of the coronavirus, officials said Monday. The Georgia Ports...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Spend your socially distant hours with Phryne Fisher and other glamorous detectives.

A Stress-Free Streaming Guide For Coronavirus Isolation

Two weeks ago, I was planning a costumed watch party for the new Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries movie when it comes out on streaming March 23. That,...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones

COVID-19 Cases Emerging In Southwest Georgia

Cases of COVID-19 are now emerging in Southwest Georgia, far from the state epicenter of the outbreak in metro Atlanta. Officials at Phoebe Putney...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Georgia schools are suspending year end, high stakes tests in the face of coronavirus.

Georgia Schools Suspend Standardized Tests In Face Of Coronavirus

Georgia schools are suspending standardized, end-of-the-year testing in the face of the coronavirus threat. The suspension not only affects the...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
A graduate student at UGA works in a lab testing influenza vaccines.

University Of Georgia Works To Develop A Vaccine for Coronavirus

The University of Georgia is collaborating with Rhode Island based company EpiVax to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. Director of the Center of Vaccine...

March 16, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Atlanta Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a state of emergency Sunday as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia ticked to 99. The declaration...

March 15, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Combatting Coronavirus with Virginia Prescott

'What You Need To Know: Coronavirus' With Virginia Prescott Featuring Dr. Nadine Kaslow

Across Georgia and the nation, schools and businesses are closed, major events have been canceled, and millions of people have been ordered to work from...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
Gov. Brian Kemp declares public health emergency at a press conference on March 14.

Kemp Declares Unprecedented Public Health Emergency in Georgia

The declaration is the first in Georgia history and comes after the largest increase of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period to date. Cases...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge
After Gov. Brian Kemp advised schools around the state to close for weeks due to COVID-19 concerns, nonprofits and Atlanta Public Schools collaborate to feed schoolchildren.

Atlanta Public Schools, Local Nonprofits Providing Meals to Schoolchildren

After Gov. Brian Kemp advised schools around the state to close for weeks due to COVID-19 concerns, nonprofits and Atlanta Public Schools collaborate to...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
A person checks their temperature.

Quarantine Space Under Construction In Monroe County

Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the construction of a second quarantine space for patients who test positive for COVID-19 and are unable self-isolate. The...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Blis Savidge
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
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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By:
  • 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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