Health department warns: ‘Thanksgiving leftovers won’t taste good if you’re on a ventilator’
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.
Kind-hearted 5th-grader doles out snacks, positive messages to 100,000 for Thanksgiving
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
Oklahoma organization offering $10K if you move to Tulsa for remote work
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Evangelical doctors’ group urges churches to halt in-person services amid COVID-19 surge
The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.
The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
International travelers should get coronavirus test at 3 different times, CDC advises
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday
SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.
SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.
Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Hackers targeting online shoppers even more because of pandemic
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Marietta company develops extra layer of protection to stay healthy
These days, most of us make sure to wear our masks and watch what we touch to stay healthy. A Marietta company has come up with one more way to add an extra layer of protection.
These days, most of us make sure to wear our masks and watch what we touch to stay healthy. A Marietta company has come up with one more way to add an extra layer of protection.
Georgians urged to thank 'hospital heroes' with random acts of kindness
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Boy celebrates 5th birthday without his parents, both lost to COVID-19
A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.
A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Douglas tax commissioner hands out bonuses while other employees endure pandemic pay cuts
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.