Georgia Apologizes For Coronavirus Case Count Errors

The transcript discusses errors in reporting COVID-19 cases in Georgia, highlighting instances where data was misrepresented, including the miscounting of antibody tests. Governor Brian Kemp apologized for incorrect data presentation, which critics suspect was used to justify reopening the state. State representative Jasmine Clark expressed skepticism about the errors being accidental. A spokesperson clarified that the governor does not control the publication of health data.

What did the Atlanta Journal Constitution report about the COVID-19 case data in Georgia?

• There were multiple instances of incorrect data reporting.

• The data was perfectly accurate.

• There were no errors in the data.

• The data was only slightly inaccurate.

What was one of the errors made by Georgia's public health officials?

• Misplacing test kits.

• Underreporting the number of deaths.

• Counting antibody tests incorrectly.

• Overreporting the number of hospital beds.

What did the graph released by Georgia's public health department incorrectly show?

• A decline in COVID-19 cases.

• An increase in COVID-19 cases.

• No change in COVID-19 cases.

• Stable COVID-19 case numbers.

What was Georgia's status regarding shelter-in-place orders?

• It was one of the last states to end shelter-in-place.

• It never had a shelter-in-place order.

• It was one of the earliest states to end shelter-in-place.

• It still has a shelter-in-place order.

What did state representative Jasmine Clark suggest about the data reporting errors?

• They were deliberate to justify reopening.

• They were caused by outdated technology.

• They were accidental and unavoidable.

• They were due to a lack of resources.