Bryan County News Watson wraps up the session
By State Sen. Ben Watson, MD.
Georgia’s vaccine rollout is available to all Georgians 16 and older, with millions of vaccines already having been administered. State health officials hope to see a continued decline in cases, deaths and hospitalizations linked to the virus. With a population base of over 10 million residents, 28% of Georgia’s population have received the first vaccination, with more than 14% receiving both vaccines.
Earlier this month Governor Kemp signed three executive orders to lift many of Georgia’s COVID-19 restrictions, taking the rollback to a new phase.
One of the orders, which went into effect April 8, eliminates the ban on gatherings and shelter-in-place requirements. The order also reduces the remaining legal issues regarding distance requirements restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and fitness classes have been required to enforce to space out patrons.