COVID-19 restrictions: Too soon to return to normal in Georgia, Emory expert says
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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ATLANTA - An infectious disease expert with Emory University gave his professional opinion on Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to roll back pandemic restrictions on bars, restaurants, live performances, conventions, sporting events and other restrictions in Georgia.
"Too soon," Executive Associate Dean for Emory at Grady Carlos del Rio wrote on Twitter of Friday.
Del Rio indicated Department of Health and Human Services data compiled on April 23 shows there is still substantial transmission of the virus in Georgia.