Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order on Monday that extends the public health state of emergency for Georgia until August 11th, this according to a media release from his office.
The Governor said, “As we continue our fight against COVID-19 in Georgia, it is vital that Georgians continue to heed public health guidance by wearing a mask, washing their hands regularly, and practicing social distancing.”
Kemp has also signed an executive order to extend existing COVID-19 safety measures through July 15th, to include social distancing, business restrictions, and continued sheltering in place for those in long-term care facilities and the medically fragile.