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- Press release, 2020 April 13A
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- Georgia. Office of the Governor
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Governor Kemp Delivers Update on COVID-19
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For Immediate Release Monday, April 13, 2020
Governor Kemp Delivers Update on COVID-19
Atlanta, GA Today Governor Kemp delivered the following update on COVID-19:
"Good afternoon, and thanks for being with us. As you know, the State of Georgia experienced severe weather in multiple regions with tornadoes reportedly touching down in Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Murray, Walker, Wayne, and Upson Counties. There are currently 59,000 Georgians without power. Forty-nine Georgians are injured, twenty-three homes were destroyed, fifty-nine homes have minor damage, and there are 248 homes waiting to be assessed for damage.
"So far, we have confirmed that seven Georgians lost their lives in these terrible storms. Our hearts go out to their loved ones. Given the widespread impact, I declared a state of emergency this morning in all 159 counties to facilitate the deployment of critically needed resources. In coordination with private-sector partners, GEMA, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and the Georgia Forestry Commission are working hard to restore power, clear debris, and provide assistance to families. Please join us in praying for everyone affected by these storms. We will do our part to help these hardworking Georgians recover. Together, we will rebuild what was lost.
"As of noon today, we now have 13,315 COVID-19 cases in Georgia spanning 157 counties with 464 deaths. The state lab has processed 3,750 tests, and commercial vendors have processed 53,271 tests. Despite our partnerships and undeniable progress, our testing numbers in Georgia continue to lag. The status quo is unacceptable, and Dr. Toomey is pushing public health officials across our state to collect more specimens and process more tests. This morning, Dr. Toomey held a conference call with public health directors in every region, directing them to expand test sites and revise current testing criteria. We need to be firing on all cylinders to prepare for the days and weeks ahead.
"At Dr. Toomey's direction, we are expanding testing criteria to include symptomatic critical infrastructure workers and asymptomatic individuals who have had direct contact with
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Governor Kemp Delivers Update on COVID-19
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