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Everything you need to know about the coronavirus in Georgia

Illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the COVID-19.CONTRIBUTED
Illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the COVID-19.CONTRIBUTED
By Bria Felicien
March 4, 2020

In the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss Atlanta's two confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, context surrounding the cases and public response. They also preview President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In this episode, you’ll also hear from Gov. Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey, head of Georgia’s public health department in this episode. They provide details about the cases and tips for the public.

Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com.

READ MORE: The AJC's Complete Coverage of Coronavirus

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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