Friday marks two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 crisis a global health pandemic. Dr. Lynn Paxton, the district health director at the Fulton Board of Health, Dr.Carlos del Rio, a distinguished professor of medicine and the executive associate dean of Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Health System, and Dr. Jacob Eichenberger, a pediatrician at Augusta University Medical Center, talk with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about the past, present and future of combating the coronavirus.

Lastly, Leslie Murphy, a local artist who is giving back by creating COVID memorial portraits, and Caitlin Doyle, a woman who received one of those portraits after her father died of COVID-19 in early 2021. They reflect on the importance of remembering and honoring COVID victims.

Friday marks two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the&nbsp;COVID-19 crisis a global health pandemic. <a href="https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/board-of-health/board-of-health-leadership/lynn-paxton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Lynn Paxton</a>, the district health director at the Fulton Board of Health, <a href="https://med.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/infectious-diseases/profile/?u=CDELRIO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr.Carlos del Rio</a>, a&nbsp;distinguished professor of medicine and the executive associate dean&nbsp;of Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Health System, and <a href="https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/pediatrics/hospital-medicine/faculty.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr.&nbsp;Jacob Eichenberger</a>, a&nbsp;pediatrician at Augusta University&nbsp;Medical&nbsp;Center, talk with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about the past, present and future of combating the coronavirus.Lastly, Leslie Murphy, a local artist who is giving back by <a href="https://lesliemurphyarts.com/copy-of-memorial-word-portraits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">creating COVID memorial portraits</a>, and Caitlin Doyle, a woman who received one of those portraits after her father died of COVID-19 in early 2021. They reflect on the importance of remembering and honoring COVID victims.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.