Governor Kemp has signed two executive orders that will extend the Public Health State of Emergency and other COVID-19 guidelines

Macon, GA – According to the statement, the executive Order 02.26.21.01 extends the Public Health State of Emergency through April 6, 2021.

And the executive Order 02.26.21.02 extends the guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19 from March 1 at 12:00 AM to March 15 at 11:59 PM with minor changes.

The changes include:

• Creates a definition for “organization.”
• Updates quarantine protocol to reflect the CDC’s latest guidance regarding individuals who have been fully vaccinated or recently recovered from COVID-19.
• Clarifies that entities that can be considered both a “bar” and “live performance venue” should adhere to the guidance for bars laid out in the Executive Order.