Political Rewind: As COVID-19 Numbers Surge, Public Health Officials Say Trouble On The Horizon
Friday on Political Rewind: There is a frightening uptick in COVID-19 numbers across the country. Though the worst numbers are currently seen in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, cases in Georgia of the virus continue an upward path. Public health experts warn that without proper mitigation efforts, an explosive increase in case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths is possible. Our panel is joined by one of the country’s foremost public health leaders, Dr. Carlos del Rio. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hopes an audit over the next week of nearly 5 million ballots will vindicate his performance running the state's elections. Panelists: Jim Galloway — Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dr. Carlos del Rio — Associate Dean, Emory School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine, Infectious Disease Division, at Emory University