49 Lab Confirmed cases. 1760 new cases reported today and a new high, 760 people in the hospital and sadly, 1092 deaths. Dying from covid19 or morning a loved one who right now can be isolating in difficultin and we are praying for all those who are suffering now. Today, our concern is growing about the increase in cases and hospitalizations in North Carolina. This is also happening in many states across the country. While our hospitals still have capacity wean know this can chae quickly so we are working with hospitals and tracking hospitalizations and icq beds closely. Today is North Carolina highest day of new cases since the pandemic started and it is also the highest day of testing that weve had with over 21000 test reported. But the high number of new caseh is not just related to more testing. These numbers show the disease is spreading, that more people need hospital care. This has to be taken seriously. In the last week we have done an average of over 15000 tests a day and this
Gov. Kemp we experienced Severe Weather last night with tornadoes touching down. There are currently 59,000 georgians without power. We have 49 injured, 23 homes that were destroyed, 59 other homes had minor damage, and 248 homes waiting to be assessed. So far we have concerned seven georgians have lost their life to this terrible storm in my thoughts and prayers go out. Given the widespread impact, i have declared a state of emergency this morning for all 159 counties to facilitate the deployment of critically needed resources across our state. Gema, theation with department of Natural Resources, the department of transportation and the georgia 43 commission are all working hard to restore power, clear debris and provide assistance to the families in need. I would ask everyone to continue to keep these individuals as well as their loved ones and those affected by the storms in your thoughts and prayers. We will do our part to help hardworking georgians recover. Atyou know, i got a loo
Inexperienced Severe Weather multiple regions across the state last night, with tornadoes inortedly touching down floyd, murray, walker and other counties. There are 59,000 georgians without power. We have 49 who were injured. 23 homes we know of that were destroyed. 59 other homes have minor damage , and there are 248 homes waiting to be assessed for damage. So far, we have confirmed that seven georgians have lost their life to this terrible storm, and certainly my thoughts and prayers go out to them, as well as their loved ones and their communities. Impact ofwidespread the declared state of emergency this morning for all counties to facilitate the deployment of criticallyneeded resources across our state. In coordination with private sector partners, the department of public safety, the department of Natural Resources, the department of transportation haneda georgia for Street Commission, are all working hard to restore power, clear debris, and provide assistance to the families and
Younger people, it is a huge issue. Announcer share your experiences dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and ask. Xperts your questions join our live conversation every morning on washington journal which starts at 7 00 and week nights at 8 00 p. M. Eastern for washington journal primetime. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp held a briefing yesterday in update on give an the states efforts to handle the coronavirus pandemic. He took questions on the states hospital Equipment Shortage and enforcement of the stay at home order. Good afternoon, everyone. I apologize were running a few minutes late. Being you so much for with us today. As usual, i have the Public Health commissioner, dr. Kathleen toomey, adjunct georgia tom carden, Emergency Management and Homeland Security director homer brison, all the people operating under the direction standing leaders behind me are truly remarkable. Including them. Theyve been working, as you imagine, long hours, with very little sleep. All those t to tha
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