Georgia to help troubleshoot jobless claims after complaints
After months of complaints from people who have struggled to file unemployment claims, Georgia officials announced Thursday that they would begin scheduling troubleshooting appointments online.
After months of complaints from people who have struggled to file unemployment claims, Georgia officials announced Thursday that they would begin scheduling troubleshooting appointments online.
Judge declines to halt COVID-related eviction moratorium
A federal judge in Atlanta declined Thursday to put on hold a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge in Atlanta declined Thursday to put on hold a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Family members express concerns over COVID-19 outbreak at Atlanta nursing home
Nearly 60 residents at the William Breman Jewish Home in Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georiga Department of Public Health.
Nearly 60 residents at the William Breman Jewish Home in Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georiga Department of Public Health.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
UGA researchers study post-coronavirus immunity questions
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
So called "long-haulers" can't shake COVID-19 symptoms
Months after a suspected infection, a DeKalb County family is still dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19.
Months after a suspected infection, a DeKalb County family is still dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Months after contracting COVID, 15-year-old still struggling
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
MDH identifies COVID-19 cases tied to Trump, Biden campaign events
Minnesota Department of Health officials say they have associated cases of COVID-19 with campaign events held by both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Minnesota Department of Health officials say they have associated cases of COVID-19 with campaign events held by both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.