Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
First case of 'highly contagious' COVID-19 variant reported in Georgia
The first case of the COVID-19 variant, the same variant discovered in the U.K and in several other counties and U.S. states, has been identified in Georgia, health officials report.
The first case of the COVID-19 variant, the same variant discovered in the U.K and in several other counties and U.S. states, has been identified in Georgia, health officials report.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
Some stimulus payments delayed for H&R Block customers
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
California has six confirmed cases of the new coronavirus strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"
Larry King out of ICU after being hospitalized with COVID-19
Larry King has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own after contracting COVID-19, a spokesman said on Monday.
Larry King has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own after contracting COVID-19, a spokesman said on Monday.
New nationwide movement forms to donate COVID-19 stimulus checks
The effort encourages people who have disposable income to give back to those affected by the pandemic.
The effort encourages people who have disposable income to give back to those affected by the pandemic.
New COVID-19 relief package brings help for renters and landlords
This new COVID-19 relief package is particularly important to landlords, many of whom have had no rental income for months.
This new COVID-19 relief package is particularly important to landlords, many of whom have had no rental income for months.
Community mourns the loss of beloved Henry County School District teacher
Staff, parents, and community members are mourning the loss of LuAnn Burns, a teacher at Stockbridge Elementary School.
Staff, parents, and community members are mourning the loss of LuAnn Burns, a teacher at Stockbridge Elementary School.
CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
Man infected with coronavirus variant in upstate New York
A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.
A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.
Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
Hospitals race to find masks, gloves and protective equipment
In a sense, the seasonal flu helped WellStar Health System gear up for the pandemic.
In a sense, the seasonal flu helped WellStar Health System gear up for the pandemic.
New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
COVID-19 challenges remain for Georgians in the New Year
Georgians will be struggling with new challenges from the coronavirus pandemic as they settle into their New Year routine this week. From high hospitalizations to a possible post-holiday spike in cases to how state and federal governments plan to respond to it all, 2021 will bring new hurdles in the fight in the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgians will be struggling with new challenges from the coronavirus pandemic as they settle into their New Year routine this week. From high hospitalizations to a possible post-holiday spike in cases to how state and federal governments plan to respond to it all, 2021 will bring new hurdles in the fight in the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Beloved Henry County deputy dies from COVID-19
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.
AMC aims to sell $125M in stock due to coronavirus pandemic, say SEC filings
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.