Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is set to allow a range of businesses to open on a 'limited basis' starting Friday, calling it a 'measured step ... driven by data and guided by state public health officials.'
He added:"Just like the thousands of businesses currently operating throughout Georgia, I am confident that business owners who decide to reopen will adhere to Minimum Basic Operations, which prioritize the health and well-being of employees and customers."
"I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree strongly with his decision to open certain facilities," Trump said."But at the same time, he must do what he thinks is right. I want him to do what he thinks is right. But I disagree with him on what he's doing."during the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing for forging ahead despite advice to the contrary from the nation's leading health experts.
Experts also say there hasn't been enough testing in Georgia to show a decline in cases, which can be determined by looking at the positive rate in tests.The World Health Organization has said that a 10% positive rate is a good benchmark for whether an area is doing enough testing, Aubrey added. In the United States, the positive test rate is at about 20%. In Georgia, the positive rate is about 23%.
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