GEORGIA — Almost 20 percent of Georgia’s coronavirus patients are in the hospital for emergency treatment, as the state prepares to enter a Shelter-In-Place order beginning Friday. Meanwhile unemployment applications hit record heights as companies announce layoffs during the pandemic.
The statewide shelter-in-place order will be in place from Friday through April 13. This date is in line with the state’s public health emergency order. While Kemp still has not outlined many specifics, in other states and Fulton County similar orders mean gatherings are banned, residents should only shop for essential goods, and outdoor exercise should be done while maintaining a safe social distance.
The Georgia National Guard will be deployed over the next few weeks to help at both nursing homes and assisted living facilities with cases of the coronavirus. Kemp and Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden will deploy 100 Georgia Guardsmen, reports WSB.
As deaths from coronavirus rise in Georgia, President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a major disaster exists in the state. In that declaration, he ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, and continuing.
New numbers released Thursday show that 24 more people have died of coronavirus in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. The department reported more than 700 cases more than Wednesday, bringing the total to 5,348, and 24 additional deaths, bringing the total to 163. There are currently 1,056 people hospitalized from the new coronavirus.
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Here’s what is happening due to coronavirus around Georgia this week: THURSDAY, APRIL 2
GA Unemployment Soars With 990% Jump In New Claims: Coronavirus
Unemployment claims skyrocket as business shutdowns lead to layoffs statewide. Nationwide, more than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment, doubling the record-high numbers reached just the week before.
Kemp Faces Criticism For Not Knowing How Coronavirus Spreads
Public health experts have been saying for at least two months that asymptomatic people can still spread the coronavirus, now Gov. Kemp faces scrutiny for admitting he had just learned about it on Wednesday.
Lawsuit: Gun Stores Are Essential During GA Coronavirus Pandemic
A Georgia gun store owner and candidate for the U.S. House has sued to keep his gun store open, as the state orders all non-essential businesses to close amid the outbreak.
Alpharetta Ordered to Shelter-In-Home Amid Coronavirus
One day in advance of the statewide order Alpharetta announced an emergency ordinance telling all residents to shelter in their homes to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Free ‘ATL Museums At Home’ Launches Friday: GA Coronavirus
Through a new collaborative effort, some of Atlanta’s most popular museums and attractions will offer free weekly virtual tours and educational content for students, teachers and families.
Health Care Workers Surprised With Free Lunch
A Cumming business surprises over 100 local health care workers with a free lunch to support them as they treat patients with the coronavirus.
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GA Shelter In Place Order, Schools Closed For Year: Coronavirus
Gov. Kemp said Wednesday a statewide shelter-in-place order will take effect Friday. Classes are moved online for the rest of the semester.
GA Coronavirus: 31 New Deaths, Nearly 1,000 Hospitalized
As of Wednesday at noon, there have been 139 deaths from coronavirus in Georgia, and nearly 1,000 hospitalized by the virus.
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Coronavirus In Georgia: What To Do If You Have Symptoms
If Georgians are worried that they have the coronavirus, here are recommendations from experts on what to do.
GA Healthcare Workers Fly To New York To Help: Coronavirus
More than two dozen Georgia healthcare professionals left for New York to help with the coronavirus outbreak.
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Free Meals Delivered To Emory Healthcare Workers: GA Coronavirus
The Hawks Foundation and State Farm are delivering meals for Emory Healthcare front line workers treating coronavirus patients.
‘Send A Friend A Smile:’ GA Woman Spreads Cheer With Yard Signs
To spread cheer while many are stressed out due to coronavirus, a Canton woman is placing “I’m Cuckoo for You” signs in yards.
Georgia’s Dependence On Travel Raises Recession Risk
As recession looms, thousands of Georgians continue to file for unemployment benefits.
GA Tops 100 Coronavirus Deaths, Cases Pass 1,000 A Day
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 21 deaths and more than 1,000 positive cases of the coronavirus in Georgia, officials said.
GA University Labs Aim To Complete 3K Coronavirus Tests Daily
The state of Georgia and the University System of Georgia united for a laboratory testing surge to provide 3,000 coronavirus tests daily.
GA National Guard Deployed To Nursing Homes, More: Coronavirus
Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia National Guard are deploying Georgia Guardsman to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
Atlanta Kid Entrepreneurs, T&N Bow Ties, Raising $1M For Homeless
Two brothers, 8 and 5, launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise money to help Atlanta’s homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Declares GA Major Disaster As Coronavirus Cases Top 2.6K
As deaths from coronavirus continue to rise in Georgia, President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a major disaster exists in the state.
Second Primary Delay Sought By GA Speaker Due To Coronavirus
House Speaker David Ralston asked to again postpone Georgia’s primaries because of the coronavirus state of emergency.
GA Coronavirus: Deaths Near 90, Cases Top 2.8K, 700 Hospitalized
There have been nearly 90 deaths in Georgia due to the coronavirus as of Monday afternoon. Nearly 3,000 people have tested positive.
GA Colleges Waive SAT, ACT Requirements: Coronavirus
Several University System of Georgia institutions have waived SAT and ACT requirements after many tests were canceled due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Emory Testing Clinical Trial Of Vaccine
Emory’s clinical trial testing of this vaccine to prevent coronavirus is the first vaccine to be tested in the United States.
Cruise Passengers With Coronavirus Released From GA, Fly To NC
An NC couple who tested positive for coronavirus after being on a cruise ship were released to fly home from Marietta, their daughter said.
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