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.
Atlanta couple wants to build container home communities
An Atlanta couple says they have the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Elize and Majesty Gayle want to build communities filled with homes made from shipping containers.
An Atlanta couple says they have the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Elize and Majesty Gayle want to build communities filled with homes made from shipping containers.
NFL tightens COVID-19 rules, will discipline players who don’t wear mask on sidelines
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
Trump administration recalls CARES Act funding
The U.S. Treasury announced late last week that it’s cutting off emergency lending programs implemented to help stabilize the COVID-19 economy. And this is causing heartburn for the Federal Reserve and other federal groups.
The U.S. Treasury announced late last week that it’s cutting off emergency lending programs implemented to help stabilize the COVID-19 economy. And this is causing heartburn for the Federal Reserve and other federal groups.
Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Gavin Newsom and family in quarantine after COVID exposure
Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.
Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.
Hospitals worried they might exceed capacity because of coronavirus surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler self-isolating after positive COVID-19 test
According to her campaign, Sen. Kelly Loeffler is in quarantine following a positive coronavirus test late Friday and an "inconclusive" test Saturday. She took part Friday in two campaign rallies with Vice President Mike Pence.
According to her campaign, Sen. Kelly Loeffler is in quarantine following a positive coronavirus test late Friday and an "inconclusive" test Saturday. She took part Friday in two campaign rallies with Vice President Mike Pence.