Georgia Jumps From 66 To 99 Coronavirus Cases; Governor To Use National Guard For Special Duties

  • Sunday, March 15, 2020

Georgia's coronavirus cases have jumped from 66 to 99 in one day.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responded by declaring a state medical emergency and calling on 2,000 National Guard troops as needed.

There remains one coronavirus death in the state - a 67-year-old man in Cobb County.

The cases remain centered around the Atlanta area, with 20 in Cobb County and 19 in Fulton County. 

Others:

Dekalb 9

Bartow 6

Cherokee 6

Dougherty 6

Fayette 5

Floyd 4

Gwinnett 4

Coweta 2

Clayton 2

Clark 2

Lowndes 2

Lee 2

Gordon 2

Newton 1

Charlton 1

Henry 1

Polk 1

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