COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Atlanta patrons upset over lack of seats at restaurants
Many Atlanta area restaurants are reporting an increase in business, most importantly the dine-in clientele. However, they also are seeing an increase in frustrated, stressed out patrons.
Many Atlanta area restaurants are reporting an increase in business, most importantly the dine-in clientele. However, they also are seeing an increase in frustrated, stressed out patrons.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Kemp to spend $1.5B in aid to bail out unemployment system
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
COVID-19 vaccine studies push for minority volunteers, but it's 'a hard sell'
As COVID-19 vaccine trials move forward at record speed, organizers are recruiting minority volunteers. It's a tough sell. But, Dr. Lisa Wynn and her husband Charles, both African American, decided to join Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine study, the COVE study, together.
As COVID-19 vaccine trials move forward at record speed, organizers are recruiting minority volunteers. It's a tough sell. But, Dr. Lisa Wynn and her husband Charles, both African American, decided to join Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine study, the COVE study, together.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban, AD Greg Bryne could be sidelined for Georgia game Saturday
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Woman recovers after 31 days on ventilator with COVID-19
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Georgia firefighters called heroes for dramatic swift water rescue
Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.
Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
2020 L.A. Comic Con canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
L.A. Comic Con was officially canceled for 2020 on Tuesday, as organizers finally gave in to the realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
L.A. Comic Con was officially canceled for 2020 on Tuesday, as organizers finally gave in to the realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
COVID-19 reinfection: Researchers confirm Nevada man got virus twice, second time 'more severe'
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant's "unexplained illness" is related to the shot.
A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant's "unexplained illness" is related to the shot.
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
Treating COVID-19 may fuel another dangerous problem: antibiotic resistance
Critical care providers face the same high stakes question nearly every day in the pandemic. Could a COVID-19 patient's pneumonia-like symptoms be triggered by the coronavirus or by a potentially deadly bacterial infection?
Critical care providers face the same high stakes question nearly every day in the pandemic. Could a COVID-19 patient's pneumonia-like symptoms be triggered by the coronavirus or by a potentially deadly bacterial infection?
COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, according to White House physician
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.