(18 May 2020) A polling location in Dunwoody, Georgia saw only light foot traffic early Monday as early primary voting began in the state.
Voters were able to cast ballots at the local branch of the Dekalb County Public Library.
They wore masks and were met at the entrance by volunteers doing the same.
Only six voters at a time were allowed inside, but there were only two or three at a time for the first few hours.
In metro Atlanta's Cobb County, voters must wait in their cars until called up to the line in groups to maintain 6-foot spacing.
Elections are one more aspect of ordinary life being upended by the virus that has crippled economies around the globe and forced millions of people into lockdowns.
The state has twice postponed primaries because of the pandemic.
Georgia's March 24 presidential primaries were first moved to May 19, when voters were set to choose party nominees for other 2020 races including a U.S. Senate contest.
As infections and deaths mounted, election day was bumped back again to June 9.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
The vast majority of people recover.
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