health_tweets: 2029

The full text of tweets and selected Twitter metadata from the Twitter accounts of state and local public officials, as well as education and health agencies, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We begin with state governors with more data to come. Where possible, please cite Big Local News as collecting and disseminating this information. We ask because it helps us show the impact we can have and that makes it easier to create ongoing support for Big Local News.

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation State Health Department Website
2029 2028 1248314944249982976 33934492 2020-04-09T18:20:49+00:00 "I encourage everybody as you're thinking about your plans this weekend, let's not step back, let's continue to move forward." -@GavinNewsomAll of you are helping us move forward by staying home and practicing physical distancing. Keep it up! 👏👏👏#COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives https://twitter.com/CAgovernor/status/1248311411052122112 15 45 California CA California Department of Public Health https://www.cdph.ca.gov/