World Health Organization says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from Chinese lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
Health officials worry Tampa's Super Bowl celebrations were superspreader events
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Phoenix mother of six dies after early birth of twins while having COVID-19
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Healthcare workers applaud Super Bowl COVID safety precautions
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
With nearly 700 cases of new COVID-19 variants, CDC Director urges Americans to keep their guard up
The US has administered 40 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, about 17 million of that to people 65 and older. But with several new variants of the virus increasingly being detected, the President's coronavirus advisors are urging Americans to stay vigilant.
The US has administered 40 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, about 17 million of that to people 65 and older. But with several new variants of the virus increasingly being detected, the President's coronavirus advisors are urging Americans to stay vigilant.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
When a Halloween party sparked a COVID-19 outbreak at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, school officials conducted rapid screening on more than 1,000 students in a week, including many who didn’t have symptoms.
When a Halloween party sparked a COVID-19 outbreak at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, school officials conducted rapid screening on more than 1,000 students in a week, including many who didn’t have symptoms.
Woman struggles to return unneeded unemployment benefits
One woman has a unique issue when it comes to the Georgia Department of Labor.
One woman has a unique issue when it comes to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Sen. Ossoff talks priorities 2 weeks after swearing-in
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Experts address questions about the coronavirus relief bill during DeKalb County townhall
Experts gathered for a virtual town hall Thursday evening to answer questions about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the US Congress in December.
Experts gathered for a virtual town hall Thursday evening to answer questions about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the US Congress in December.
'How am I going to pay my rent?': Some Georgians still waiting for unemployment claims amid pandemic
Some people are at their breaking point and said they have gone months without any source of income or assistance.
Some people are at their breaking point and said they have gone months without any source of income or assistance.