In March, I was asked by the folks at @wabenews to put together a podcast all about the coronavirus pandemic.

This week, we released our 100th episode, all about how @CDCgov says we can celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year.

bit.ly/32uZAZF

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@wabenews @CDCgov The conversations that have stuck with me most have been about people's personal experiences with COVID.

Like the mom who lost her young daughter: bit.ly/3niS5g7

The doctor who fought COVID after treating patients: bit.ly/36oueox

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@wabenews @CDCgov I've pushed the head of state agencies about data gaffes:
bit.ly/32za0Y1

And, early on, the head of the CDC on what we were still learning about the novel virus: bit.ly/33VuNVg
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@wabenews @CDCgov I've talked with fellow journos about how the pandemic is affecting healthcare reform efforts in Georgia: bit.ly/36p7x3D

And looked at how COVID is affecting our dreams: bit.ly/38ya1iY

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@wabenews @CDCgov I really didn't know what this project would look like when it started, and it's not really clear how it will develop from here, with the pandemic picking up speed.

But the conversations will keep coming.

Don't miss one, subscribe!

bit.ly/35n3Tbo

#coronavirusGA

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More from @sclaudwhitehead

11 Nov
Georgia is back in the "red zone" for new COVID-19 cases, says the latest report from the WH Coronavirus Task Force, obtained by @wabenews.

Some context: the state is in the highest threat level, the 40th highest infection rate in the country. (Yikes!)

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@wabenews The report says Georgia is seeing an uptick in cases with stable test positivity (generally matching state #s).

Report says "there is increasing
community spread, especially silent asymptomatic spread that will result in further increases in cases and hospitalizations."

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@wabenews This week's recommendations are where things get really interesting (lines are mine).

A real strong push for proactive testing, including the call for many counties to start testing 18-40 year olds. Report says that's the way to stop "silent community spread).

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10 Jul
BREAKING: Just got an update from @GovKemp on the state's efforts to address a surge in COVID-19 cases and here are a few highlights after a quick read.

For one, looks like the GWCC will be back in business soon to take on patients.

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#gapol #coronavirusGA
@GovKemp But first, officials say they'll "leverage a new contract for enhanced bed capacity with a metro-Atlanta area hospital" with more details to come. Should add 100 surge and ICU beds.

Curious about the hospital--anyone got any tips to share?

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Remember, and @GovKemp staff reminds, that the state has already sent out pop up ERS around the state (this was early this year) that remain deployed.

That's the meaty news, it seems. But of course there is other stuff!

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