Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from federal officials of a “fourth surge” of COVID-19 cases if states continue relaxing precautions.
Kemp signed an executive order Wednesday that ends a ban on large gatherings, eliminates shelter-in-place requirements and reduces any remaining distance requirements at restaurants, bars and movie theaters and between people at group fitness classes, according to the governor’s office.
The rollback starts on April 8 and runs through April 30.
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