Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday evening that he plans to sign an executive order closing all bars and nightclubs, banning all gatherings more than 10 people, and requiring all Georgians at high risk for COVID-19 to shelter-in-place. That includes the elderly, those with chronic lung disease, those who are undergoing cancer treatment, those who have pending or positive coronavirus test results and those who have come in contact with a coronavirus patient.
Gatherings over 10 people are permitted if participants are able to maintain 6 feet of distance between them.
The executive order will go into effect Tuesday at noon for two weeks.
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