health_tweets: 23725

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
23725 23724 1240622632829059072 3218464527 2020-03-19T12:54:19+00:00 Get outside today to enjoy the fresh air + the #firstdayofspring! Go on a walk, take a bike ride or play with your kids in the backyard—just please continue to practice #SocialDistancing to slow the spread of #COVID19. https://twitter.com/PAHealthDept/status/1240622632829059072/photo/1 222 516 Pennsylvania PA Pennsylvania Department of Health https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx