thepresiednets cspan. Org thepresident s. Georgiaan update on the coronavirus response. Governor camp has developed on ahmaud arbery, a 25 euros black man shot while jogging in a residential neighborhood in february. From atlanta, this is 45 minutes. Gov. Kemp good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Before we begin our Weekly Briefing i want to address the Ongoing Investigation involving Ahmaud Arberys death in l glynn county caret i watched the video showing mr. Arberys last moments of life. It is horrific and georgians deserve answers. I know they will be working aroundtheclock thoroughly and independently investigating mr. Arberys death to find the truth. In these moments i would ask you continue to pray for his loved ones, the local community, as well as our state. As you all know, we are living in unprecedented times. Here in georgia as well as across the country. Ourd19 has threatens health and wellbeing. This deadly virus has rocked our economy. While we experienced
Video showing mr. Arberys last moments of life. It is horrific and georgians deserve answers. I know they will be working aroundtheclock thoroughly and independently investigating mr. Arberys death to find the truth. In these moments i would ask you continue to pray for his loved ones, the local community, as well as our state. As you all know, we are living in unprecedented times. Here in georgia as well as across the country. Ourd19 has threatens health and wellbeing. This deadly virus has rocked our economy. While we experienced dark days on this journey, i am encouraged by our progress in this war. Are taking the pandemic seriously, Wearing Masks, practicing social distancing and following cdc guidelines. I am confident if we remain vigilant, we will emerge from this stronger, more united and victorious. I am proud to report we are seeing record highs in testing, thanks to partnership with Augusta University, our University System, the private sector as well as local Public Health
Night that we have them and our thoughts and prayers. Certainly was not nearly as bad as the weekend before, but nevertheless we had folks who had homes damaged and other tragic things happen along with loss of power. We will certainly keep them and our thoughts and prayers and certainly appreciate the whole georgia team working with locals on the response overnight and this morning. As of noon today, we now have 18,947 covid19 cases in georgia, with 733 deaths. The state lab has processed 5362 tests, and commercial vendors have processed 78,966 tests. We understand that these are more than just numbers. These are georgians that we are talking about. There are families and communities impacted, and certainly all the victims and their loved ones continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We lift all those up who are battling this terrible virus. We remain focused on the safety and wellbeing of every person who calls georgia home. Last week the white house issued guidelines for it state
And gentlemen, the president of the United States, accompanied by governor lee of tennessee. Mr. Trump thank you very much. Please. This afternoon, i will sign a proclamation declaring the month of may to be Older Americans month. I dont know if i am in that category. I have a feeling im. But i feel good. And our country is making a lot of progress, not like some will tell you, they are making a lot of progress. Are here to discuss the unprecedented steps we are taking to protect seniors from the virus. I will also announce vital new actions to safeguard Nursing Homes and most vulnerable citizens as we gradually seek to reopen our country. To see whatxciting is happening. , roberty alex azar wilkie, great job. ,ema administrator pete gaynor and chief of the National Guard thanks also to tennessee governor bill lee, my friend. Thank you very much, bill, great job youre doing. Great being with you. We tragically have seen, the virus poses the greatest risk to Older Americans. Weether, as
Nurse aide training to address staffing problems in longterm care. This program was established with the assistance from the Georgia Healthcare association and allied Health Solutions to provide quick onboarding for nurses aides needed to care for emergencyduring this period. I commend commissioner frank team for his developing the resources for our georgia families. Weeks now, my team has worked closely with the Trump Administration and our federal counterparts to mitigate the impact of this virus in georgia. Decisions and directives are informed by data and Public Health recommendations. Focused onin protecting the lives and the livelihoods of all georgians. To slow the spread of covid19 and prepare for hospital surge capacity, we ask georgians to shelter in place and close businesses throughout our state. Most businesses remain open with restrictions to ensure Community Health and wellbeing. Ourere successful in efforts to protect georgians as well as our States Healthcare infrastru