Gov. Brian Kemp today announced that some passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of California will be sent to Georgia for testing and quarantine for possible exposure to COVID-19.
His announcement comes after a briefing with federal officials late Saturday.
“I have learned that thirty-four Georgians and additional American citizens from the eastern United States who are currently on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the California coast will be securely transferred to Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia,” Kemp says. These passengers will undergo testing and be quarantined for possible exposure to COVID-19. They are expected to arrive at Dobbins late Monday, March 9 or early Tuesday, March 10.
“I am confident that Dobbins is equipped to provide high-quality care for Americans in need while keeping Georgia families safe, and our state stands ready to assist our federal partners if requested,” says Kemp.
The governor says his office continues to work closely with the Trump administration, lawmakers, and state and local officials to ensure the health and safety of families in Georgia and the U.S.
“In the days and weeks ahead, I encourage Georgians to pray for the patients affected by COVID-19 and their healthcare providers,” the governor says. “We must continue to support one another, trust the advice of the medical community, and remain vigilant.”
For the most up to date information on the COVID-19 coronavirus visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) online.
