House Democrats pass COVID-19 relief bill as talks drag on
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
New coronavirus tests may offer faster, easier diagnosis
Buckhead chiropractor Jessica Propes comes into contact with 20 to 30 people a day, which can be risky in the middle of a pandemic.
Buckhead chiropractor Jessica Propes comes into contact with 20 to 30 people a day, which can be risky in the middle of a pandemic.
College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
Doctor invites ‘mask and COVID-19 deniers’ to hospital without PPE
Dr. Nikos Razis posted an open invitation on social media to those denying the existence of the pandemic to come join him in the emergency room without personal protective equipment.
Dr. Nikos Razis posted an open invitation on social media to those denying the existence of the pandemic to come join him in the emergency room without personal protective equipment.
Publix still requiring masks in stores as Florida enters Phase 3
Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.
Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.
Can the novel coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Lovett student creates peer-to-peer math videos
Gabrielle Tabon, a 14-year-old Lovett student and Girl Scout created "For Math's sake peer to peer videos" to assist kids struggling with math while learning at home during the pandemic.
Gabrielle Tabon, a 14-year-old Lovett student and Girl Scout created "For Math's sake peer to peer videos" to assist kids struggling with math while learning at home during the pandemic.
Study finds asthma may not raise risk of severe COVID-19
Airway diseases like COVID-19 may not be as high-risk for people with asthma as first thought.
Airway diseases like COVID-19 may not be as high-risk for people with asthma as first thought.
Pelosi and Mnuchin have 'extensive' talks on new COVID-19 relief package
The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.
The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
North Texas mom gives birth to healthy baby boy after beating COVID-19
Pooja Charaniya was just 23 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19. After battling the virus in the ICU, she is now a proud mother.
Pooja Charaniya was just 23 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19. After battling the virus in the ICU, she is now a proud mother.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Study shows obese people at 48% higher risk of dying from COVID-19
Obesity researchers set out to measure how being obese can impact what happens if we contract COVID-19. What they found, they say, shocked them.
Obesity researchers set out to measure how being obese can impact what happens if we contract COVID-19. What they found, they say, shocked them.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Women may be more likely to contract COVID-19, but men are more likely to die from it
Sam Harmon's wife teases him. She says he must have "cat blood," because he has survived a lot: a mini-stroke, open-heart surgery, joint replacement.
Sam Harmon's wife teases him. She says he must have "cat blood," because he has survived a lot: a mini-stroke, open-heart surgery, joint replacement.