COVID-19 Cases Dramatically Increase in State of Georgia; Governor Kemp Has Issued “Shelter-in-Place” Order

The number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 has dramatically increased across the state of Georgia and around the country in recent days.  The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is calling on all Georgians to do their part to stop further spread of this deadly virus.

Stay home – the Governor has issued a shelter-in-place Executive Order that should be observed by all residents and visitors.

Practice social distancing – keep at least 6 feet between yourself and other people.

Wash your hands – use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60% alcohol) if soap and water aren’t readily available.

Wear a mask – The CDC now recommends the use of face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, especially where socials distancing is difficult to maintain (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.), and especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

The CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.

“We know that increased testing means the number of positive cases will increase. But along with that, we are also seeing further spread of COVID-19 throughout Georgia,” said Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., DPH commissioner. “We can stop the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia, but every Georgian must take personal responsibility now and follow the prevention guidance to keep this deadly virus from taking any more precious lives.”

For more information about COVID-19 https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

For updates on the COVID-19 situation as it develops, follow @GaDPH, @GeorgiaEMA, and @GovKemp on Twitter and @GaDPH, @GEMA.OHS, and @GovKemp on Facebook.

(WRGA/www.wrgarome.com)

 

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Marc Summers

Commissioner Rick Pate Attended “A Great American Agriculture Celebration” at the White House MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate recently attended the “A Great American Agriculture Celebration” held on the South Lawn of the White House. He joined agricultural leaders, President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, farmers and industry representatives from across the country to recognize the vital role agriculture plays in feeding and fueling America. “I was honored to attend the Great American Agriculture Celebration and represent Alabama’s hardworking farmers, foresters and producers,” said Commissioner Pate. “Agriculture is the backbone of our state and our nation, and events like this remind us of the importance of supporting the people who grow our food, fiber and forestry products every single day.” The celebration highlighted the strength, resilience and innovation of American agriculture by honoring the farmers and producers whose work sustains the country. Agriculture and forestry remain Alabama’s top industry, contributing $77.3 billion to the economy each year and supporting over 270,000 thousand jobs across rural and urban communities. The state is home to more than 38,000 farms covering roughly 8.6 million acres, producing a wide range of commodities including poultry, cattle, cotton, peanuts, timber and specialty crops. Alabama is also one of the most forested states in the nation, with more than 23 million acres of forestland. “The men and women who work in agriculture deserve to be recognized for the essential role they play in our daily lives,” Commissioner Pate said. “From the farm to the dinner table, agriculture connects us all.”