Georgia health officials reported a record-breaking number of new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. As the virus spreads across the state, public health experts say rural areas are being hit especially hard.
In the beginning of this outbreak, southwest Dougherty County was identified as a hot spot. Now, there are also reports of high numbers in Glynn County in coastal Georgia, as well as pockets of northern Georgia.
Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest told “Closer Look” host Rose Scott on Tuesday’s program that the pandemic is impacting different demographics statewide.
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