More than 30 states have issued 'shelter-in-place' or 'stay-at-home' orders to delay the spread of the coronavirus.
Essential services include grocery stores, pharmacies, post offices, banks, restaurants serving carry-out food, gas stations, laundry services, and essential government functions. When accessing these services, Georgia residents will be encouraged to maintain social distancing by staying two meters away from other people.
Governor Kemp said that law enforcement would be used to ensure compliance with the new guidelines. Officials will be able to break up groups of more than 10 people who are not practicing social distancing and can people who fail to comply with the guidelines could be issued with a misdemeanor offense.• Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.• Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.
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