New PUA benefits require verification process
New unemployment claims have jumped to nearly 1 million, moving up along with surging corona virus figures. Yes, unemployment safety nets are in place. But, for those filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, PUA, you will now have to verify employment.
New unemployment claims have jumped to nearly 1 million, moving up along with surging corona virus figures. Yes, unemployment safety nets are in place. But, for those filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, PUA, you will now have to verify employment.
Mar-a-Lago receives warning from Palm Beach County over coronavirus mask violations
President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort received a warning from Palm Beach County over its failure to enforce a mask ordinance at its New Year's Eve party. The club could receive fines of up to $15,000 per future violation.
President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort received a warning from Palm Beach County over its failure to enforce a mask ordinance at its New Year's Eve party. The club could receive fines of up to $15,000 per future violation.
Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Georgia hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surge as ICU beds near capacity
Behind Georgia's unprecedented post-holiday surge in coronavirus infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Kouns' family's story is particularly heartbreaking.
Behind Georgia's unprecedented post-holiday surge in coronavirus infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Kouns' family's story is particularly heartbreaking.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Georgia police chief released from hospital after months-long COVID-19 battle
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Former NFL Player, youth football coach dies from COVID-19 complications
Former NFL player Tim Lester earned the nickname "Bus Driver" while serving as Fullback for Hall of Famer Jerome "The Bus" Bettis during 5 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ''90s.
Former NFL player Tim Lester earned the nickname "Bus Driver" while serving as Fullback for Hall of Famer Jerome "The Bus" Bettis during 5 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ''90s.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
With 1,575 GA vaccine providers signed up, finding vaccine is the hard part
The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.
Man stuck in overseas hospital as Georgia ICU's reach capacity
Corey Hart's sister said her brother was seriously injured after falling from a balcony. She said the ICU's are full at all of the facilities they've called.
Corey Hart's sister said her brother was seriously injured after falling from a balcony. She said the ICU's are full at all of the facilities they've called.
New variant of COVID-19 similar to U.K. strain discovered in patient in Ohio
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
California lifts some stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 pandemic
California is lifting a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties because of improving hospital conditions.
California is lifting a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties because of improving hospital conditions.
Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19
After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.
After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.
Some Georgia city employees getting paid to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.
A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.
More than half of COVID-19 transmission comes from people without symptoms, CDC model shows
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.