A woman walks past the Georgia Theatre Friday, March 20, 2020, in downton Athens, Ga. A note posted on the theatre's door says they are closed and all shows are postponed.

A woman walks past the Georgia Theatre Friday, March 20, 2020, in downton Athens, Ga. A note posted on the theatre's door says they are closed and all shows are postponed. / AP

A look at the latest news on coronavirus in Georgia this Monday on Political Rewind.

We have entered a crucial time where immediate action is needed in order to halt the worst potential scenarios from COVID-19 crisis, top public health researchers say.

The Center for Disease Control will send more officals to southwest Georgia to investigate a cluster of coronavirus cases in Albany, in Dougherty County, after sending a medical officer to check-in with staff over the weekend. Yesterday, county officials issued public orders directing residents to avoid contact with each other in order to slow the spread of the virus. 

Panelists:

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andy Miller – CEO and Editor, Georgia Health News

Karen Owen – Professor of Political Science, University of West Georgia

 

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