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COVID-19 Resource Guide: What’s open, what’s closed

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COVID-19

Last updated: Monday, March 23

As of this morning, March 19, 2020, the Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 620 cases and 25 deaths.

Thursday, March 19

As of this morning, March 19, 2020, the Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting 287 cases and 10 deaths.

The Georgia General Assembly has confirmed one case of COVID-19. Senator Brandon Beach was tested over the weekend, and the test has come back positive. All members of the General Assembly have been advised to self-quarantine for the next 14 days.

While the Governor has not issued any new state mandates on closures, City of Atlanta Mayor Lance Bottoms signed an executive order this morning to close all restaurants and bars (takeout and delivery are still allowed), gyms, movie theaters, bowling alleys and arcades, live performance venues, and private social clubs, effective tonight at midnight.

Tuesday, March 17

Yesterday, March 16, 2020,  the Georgia General Assembly convened to ratify the Governor’s call to declare a State of Emergency in Georgia. After nearly 8 hours, the House and the Senate reached an agreement. The Governor has executive power for the next 30 days. On April 15, 2020, the General Assembly will reconvene and take a vote on whether or not to end those executive powers.

Along with the State of Emergency, the Georgia General Assembly voted to approve $100 million in emergency funding to address the pandemic before we recessed last Thursday, March 12th.

As of Tuesday, March 17 the Georgia Department of Health’s most recent report shows 146 cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1 death.

The State of Georgia has set-up a COVID-19 hotline: 844.442.2681

The federal government recommends limiting public gatherings to 10 people and maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart.

March 15, 2020 — As of this morning, Georgia Department of Public of Health’s most recent report shows 99 cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1 death. In an effort to contain the virus, the Center for Disease Control has encouraged the suspension of large public gatherings.

On Monday, March 16, 2020,  the Georgia legislature will convene to vote on a resolution to officially ratify the Governor’s call to declare an official state of emergency. The state of emergency will extend the Governor’s executive power in order to adequately address COVID-19.

Below is a list of closures & resources:

The following institutions have made these decisions:

 

For students and families who need food during school closure

Financial Support for Businesses and Individuals

 Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Guidance

 The Georgia Department of Public Health has set-up a hotline for COVID-19: 844.442.2681. Please call here FIRST, if you are exhibiting any symptoms. Testing is limited and certain criteria must be met.

While there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the CDC recommends the following:

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