GA Coronavirus: Pet Hotline, Pesticides Sold, ICE Detainees

GEORGIA — As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases swells past 10,000, Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the statewide shelter-in-place order through the end of the month.

According to numbers released Friday at noon by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state now has 11,483 cases.

The state also saw 37 more deaths since Thursday at noon, bringing the total death toll to 416. The health department reports that deaths make up 3.62 percent of all cases.

There have also been 192 more hospitalizations and as of Friday's noon report, 2,351 people with COVID-19 are hospitalized across the state. That is 20.47 percent of all cases.

Kemp first ordered a shelter in place for April 3 through April 13. The news of the extension was shared hours after the governor renewed a public health emergency declaration. Under state law, the governor can renew the emergency, which was otherwise set to expire on April 13.

The new executive order also prevents people from staying in short-term vacation rentals beginning Thursday.

The order calls for senior care facilities to prohibit most visitors too. Residents will now have to eat in their rooms. There will also be mandatory screenings for fevers and respiratory issues, Kemp said.

One-thousand additional National Guard members will also be deployed.

Kemp also ordered Georgia public schools to stay closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, and move to online learning.

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Here's what is happening due to coronavirus around Georgia this week:

Friday, April 10

Atlanta Humane Starts Coronavirus Hotline, Free Pet Food, Vet

Atlanta Humane Society has launched community resources, including a coronavirus pet hotline, free pet food and virtual veterinary services.

GA Power Urges Social Distancing For Workers: Coronavirus

Georgia Power is urging the public to keep their distance from utility crews working in the community to restore power and install upgrades.

GA Woman Charged For Selling Pesticide As Protection: Coronavirus

A GA woman was arrested on federal charges of illegally selling an unregistered pesticide, claiming it protects against coronavirus.

Gwinnett Distillery Adds Hand Sanitizer To Bottled Offerings

The Hope Springs Distillery in Lilburn is offering a free bottle of in-house hand sanitizer with each bottle of regular product.

GA Coronavirus: More Than 900 New Cases And 400 Total Deaths

According to Friday's report by the state department of health, Georgia now has 11,483 confirmed coronavirus and over 400 deaths.

3 ICE Detainees Test Positive For Coronavirus

According to an ICE release on Friday, 50 detainees have confirmed coronavirus cases in centers around the country.

Thursday, April 9

Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Aldi: GA Easter Grocery Store Hours 2020

From Publix, Aldi, Target and BJ's Wholesale to Trader Joe's, Walmart and more, here are Georgia grocery store hours for Easter 2020.

Country Star Donates $200K To Hometown Hospital: Coronavirus

Country star Jason Aldean supported his hometown by donating $200,000 to assist with healthcare needs at Navicent Health in Macon.

GA Coronavirus Cases Rise Past 10,000, Deaths Nearing 400

Numbers released at noon on Thursday show Georgia's number of confirmed coronavirus cases have passed 10,000, with deaths nearing 400.

Retired Ballet Costume Designer Distributes Masks: GA Coronavirus

A retired Georgia ballet costume designer has been sewing face masks to distribute to health-care professionals and nursing homes.

Smyrna Police Are Picking Up Groceries: GA Coronavirus

Smyrna police officers are picking up and delivering groceries and medicine to those 62 and older during the coronavirus pandemic.

2 GA Tyson Employees Died From Coronavirus; Others In Quarantine

Two south Georgia Tyson Foods employees have died from coronavirus, with many more in quarantine.

GA Primary Pushed Back Again To June 9 Over Coronavirus Concerns

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger postponed Georgia's primary to June 9 because of the recently extended state of emergency.

More GA Jobless Claims in 4 Weeks Than All Of 2009: Coronavirus

Georgia's labor commissioner predicts more unemployment claims in four weeks than in all of 2009, the worst year of the recession.

GA Bar Donates $3,700 On Walls To Employees

The Sand Bar on Tybee Island took down the dollar bills covering its walls to pay its employees after the bar closed last month.

Wednesday, April 8

Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia's Shelter In Place: Coronavirus

Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state's shelter-in-place on Wednesday to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: GA World Congress Center Could Turn Into Hospital

The state is discussing the possibility of using the Georgia World Congress Center as an emergency facility for coronavirus patients.

Atlanta's Frontline Workers To Receive Hazard Pay: GA Coronavirus

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an order to extend the hazard pay for Atlanta's frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

GA To Receive Donation Of 200K Doses Of Malaria Drug: Coronavirus

Amneal Pharmaceuticals donated 200,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine to GA, although Dr. Anthony Fauci says it isn't a "knockout drug."

Delta Blocks Middle Seats, Reduces Passengers: GA Coronavirus

Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that to keep passengers safe from the coronavirus they are implementing more precautions.

Pontoon Brewing Switches From Beer To Hand Sanitizer

Although Pontoon Brewing's Sandy Springs taproom is closed, the brewery is offering free hand sanitizer for curbside pickup.

Tyler Perry Pays Bill For Seniors At Kroger: GA Coronavirus

Tyler Perry surprised senior shoppers by covering their entire grocery bill.

Kids Create Cards For Coronavirus Shut-Ins At Nursing Home

A Dacula woman asked for cards for coronavirus shut-ins at a Gwinnett retirement home, and local fifth-graders took up the challenge.

AR-15 Giveaway To ‘Fight Looters’ During Pandemic: GOP Candidate

A GA Republican candidate for U.S. House will give away an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle to a supporter who needs it to battle "looting hordes."

Loeffler Liquidates Stocks After Coronavirus Briefing Backlash

Senator Kelly Loeffler said she would liquidate her stocks after blowback from reports she profited from a private coronavirus briefing.

Restaurants Stay Open, Coronavirus Health-Care Workers Stay Fed

Douglas Strong has raised $22,000 so far to hire restaurants to feed health-care workers at Wellstar Douglas Hospital.

Tuesday, April 7

200,000 Pounds Of Food Is Being Donated By Delta: GA Coronavirus

Delta Air Lines is donating its perishable and non-perishable foods that aren't being eaten.

Tyler Perry Gives $21K In Tips At Houston's: GA Coronavirus
Tyler Perry helped out-of-work servers affected by the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend with large tips.

GA Reports Largest Single-Day Coronavirus Death Toll

Georgia had 100 new deaths reported Tuesday at noon due to coronavirus, the largest single day toll, bringing the total number to 329.

APS Essential Workers Will Receive 'Hero Pay': GA Coronavirus

Atlanta Public Schools will begin paying its front-line workers 'hero pay' as they continue to work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rent Relief For Atlanta Housing Residents: GA Coronavirus

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta Housing are offering rent relief efforts for program participants affected by the coronavirus.

Kroger Installs Plexiglas Barriers, Hires More: GA Coronavirus

Plexiglas barriers have been installed at registers in Kroger, along with more hired for grocery pickup.

Updates On Grades, Graduation, Tests For Georgia Students

After Gov. Brian Kemp said students will not return to classrooms this school year, and instead finish school online, many students and parents are left with questions on testing, graduation and final grades.

Alpharetta Lab Begins Testing 2,000 Coronavirus Samples Daily

In response to the coronavirus, Bako Diagnostics in Alpharetta has expanded its testing, with results available in 24 hours for 2,000 tests.

Atlanta Braves, MLB, Eyeing Possible Start To Season: Report

A plan for 2020 baseball, which reportedly has the support of federal officials, would mean the most unique season in Braves history.

Monday, April 6

Atlanta Hospital Will Open Expansion Early: GA Coronavirus

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital says it will open the Buckhead expansion five months ahead of schedule, due to the increase in coronavirus cases.

Walmart Limiting Customers Inside Stores: GA Coronavirus

Walmart announced that it will limit the number of customers inside at a time to practice social distancing.

Camping Areas Closed In Several Counties: GA Coronavirus

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests says it's temporarily restricting access to several campgrounds to protect public health.

Strong Hurricane Season Could Hit Georgia After Coronavirus Peak

The odds are high that a major hurricane will land along the Georgia or Southeast coastline between June and November, forecasters say.

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site Set Up At Georgia Tech

CVS will operate a drive-thru rapid coronavirus testing at a site on Georgia Tech's campus, eventually performing 1,000 tests daily.

GA Coronavirus: More Than 600 New Cases Overnight, 18 Deaths

Over the past 24 hours, there have been more than 600 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia, and 18 more deaths.

VIDEO: Kittens Visit GA Aquarium During Coronavirus Pandemic

After puppies took a trip to the Georgia Aquarium while it's temporarily closed to the public, Atlanta Humane decided kittens should visit.

GA Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Payments: What You Need To Do

Georgia residents are expected to start receiving stimulus payments soon. Here's what you need to do beforehand.

GA Coronavirus: $72M Committed For 300 Additional Hospital Beds

The $72 million will be used for four temporary medical units with 88 beds, and an additional 208 beds at two reopened medical facilities.

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