gov_tweets: 102411

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 Governor Party Handle
102411 102410 1274016168735657984 232268199 2020-06-19T16:28:19+00:00 NYS tested a record 79,303 people for COVID yesterday.Only 796 tests — 1.0% of total — came back positive. 256 1901 New York NY Andrew Cuomo D NYGovCuomo