Georgia economist gives upbeat take on state economy
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
As Georgia ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, demand still far outweighs supply
With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.
With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.
Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
Georgia lawmakers begin budget hearings
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
Need money fast? You don't have to wait for another stimulus check
Personal loans can help fill the gap as you await coronavirus relief.
Personal loans can help fill the gap as you await coronavirus relief.
Georgia teen jailed in Cayman Islands released early
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
A Georgia college student jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home.
Biden promises 'I will always level with you' in detailing COVID-19 plan
When it comes to America's fight against COVID-19, President-Elect Joe Biden isn't promising the world.
When it comes to America's fight against COVID-19, President-Elect Joe Biden isn't promising the world.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California probing separate coronavirus variant linked to large county outbreaks: officials
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
North Austin man plants flags as Texan COVID-19 deaths rise above 30K
Shane Reilly has been documenting that number in his front yard by planting flags in his yard for every death in Texas due to COVID-19.
Shane Reilly has been documenting that number in his front yard by planting flags in his yard for every death in Texas due to COVID-19.
First confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant found in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.