'Thank you' signs line Marietta street near hospital
There's one primary exit out of Kennestone Hospital in Marietta: Church Street. A family off of the route knew they wanted to do something to thank healthcare employees for working on the frontline of this pandemic just a short walk from their home. So, they loaded up on art supplies to make thank-you signs to line their way home.
There's one primary exit out of Kennestone Hospital in Marietta: Church Street. A family off of the route knew they wanted to do something to thank healthcare employees for working on the frontline of this pandemic just a short walk from their home. So, they loaded up on art supplies to make thank-you signs to line their way home.
ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
Hit hard by coronavirus, Georgia hospital sees 'light at the end of the tunnel'
A month into a challenging outbreak of COVID-19, a southwest Georgia hospital may be finally turning a corner.
A month into a challenging outbreak of COVID-19, a southwest Georgia hospital may be finally turning a corner.
342 healthcare workers in LA County have contracted COVID-19 while battling virus on front lines
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
Atlanta ICU nurse shares tips for cleaning, handling masks
Researchers have found COVID-19 can survive on the outside of a surgical mask for up to 7 days. That mean you need to be careful when removing your mask, to avoid picking up the virus. Atlanta critical care nurse specialist Barbara McLean shares her tips on how to safely handle and clean your masks.
Researchers have found COVID-19 can survive on the outside of a surgical mask for up to 7 days. That mean you need to be careful when removing your mask, to avoid picking up the virus. Atlanta critical care nurse specialist Barbara McLean shares her tips on how to safely handle and clean your masks.
VA switches ambulance providers 'indefinitely' after FOX 5 I-Team investigation
The Atlanta VA Medical Center suspended indefinitely its ambulance contract with a local company after a FOX 5 I-Team investigation raised questions about the safety of veterans.
The Atlanta VA Medical Center suspended indefinitely its ambulance contract with a local company after a FOX 5 I-Team investigation raised questions about the safety of veterans.
Georgia hospitals prepare for surge of COVID-19 cases
As of Monday afternoon, more than 1,300 Georgians were hospitalized with complications of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Health.
As of Monday afternoon, more than 1,300 Georgians were hospitalized with complications of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Health.
California to send 500 ventilators to help other states in need; COVID-19 to peak in mid-May
"We can’t turn our back on Americans whose lives depend on having a ventilator now." -- Gov. Gavin Newsom
"We can’t turn our back on Americans whose lives depend on having a ventilator now." -- Gov. Gavin Newsom
Walton County nurse halting life to save others in New York City
Healthcare workers across the country are halting their lives to help work in coronavirus hotspots, like new York city and Louisiana.
Healthcare workers across the country are halting their lives to help work in coronavirus hotspots, like new York city and Louisiana.
Nurse sings ‘Amazing Grace’ to colleagues working tirelessly in fight against COVID-19
A nurse was asked by her fellow health care workers at a Michigan hospital to sing '“Amazing Grace” as the staff prepared for a long and difficult shift treating patients with COVID-19.
A nurse was asked by her fellow health care workers at a Michigan hospital to sing '“Amazing Grace” as the staff prepared for a long and difficult shift treating patients with COVID-19.
‘Thank God there are people like you’: Community makes signs of support for St. Louis hospital staff
The emergency department at a hospital in St. Louis has been hard at work fighting the COVID-19 outbreak has received praise from local residents.
The emergency department at a hospital in St. Louis has been hard at work fighting the COVID-19 outbreak has received praise from local residents.
NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for nurses and doctors
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
Doctor on coronavirus: 'You will probably not die but still can become very sick'
How will COVID-19 affect you, if you do contract the virus? An infectious diseases physician says this new virus causes a spectrum of illness, from flu-like symptoms to critical complications. She warns younger people are telling her it's "the worst thing that's ever happened to them."
How will COVID-19 affect you, if you do contract the virus? An infectious diseases physician says this new virus causes a spectrum of illness, from flu-like symptoms to critical complications. She warns younger people are telling her it's "the worst thing that's ever happened to them."
Georgia hospital CEO shares inside look at major COVID-19 outbreak
No Georgia hospital has been hit harder by COVID-19 than Phoebe Putney in Albany. Thirty-five patients have died of complications from the virus, and Phoebe Health System CEO Scott Steiner says the outbreak has not yet peaked.
No Georgia hospital has been hit harder by COVID-19 than Phoebe Putney in Albany. Thirty-five patients have died of complications from the virus, and Phoebe Health System CEO Scott Steiner says the outbreak has not yet peaked.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctor: Avoid contact lenses during COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Mehrdad E. Saadat of the Tulman Eye Group sees possible trouble ahead when it comes to the coronavirus.
Dr. Mehrdad E. Saadat of the Tulman Eye Group sees possible trouble ahead when it comes to the coronavirus.
Leading Atlanta doctor says hospitals could face frightening surge soon from coronavirus
The Emory School of Medicine professor is watching a frightening surge in cases in New York and believe Atlanta could be weeks away from the same situation.
The Emory School of Medicine professor is watching a frightening surge in cases in New York and believe Atlanta could be weeks away from the same situation.
See how flattening the curve in Georgia could save thousands of lives
Many of us are just beginning to understand what sheltering-in-place looks like and feels like. But a new online tool by the group "Coronavirus Act Now" projects what could happen to our hospitals
Many of us are just beginning to understand what sheltering-in-place looks like and feels like. But a new online tool by the group "Coronavirus Act Now" projects what could happen to our hospitals
Atlanta engineers use technology to print masks and face shields
Engineers at Georgia Tech and in neighborhoods across Atlanta are working around the clock to design protective gear for our healthcare workers using lasers and 3D printers. But, even if you don't have a 3D printer, there are ways you can help from home.
Engineers at Georgia Tech and in neighborhoods across Atlanta are working around the clock to design protective gear for our healthcare workers using lasers and 3D printers. But, even if you don't have a 3D printer, there are ways you can help from home.