Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
Former CDC head says Atlanta-based agency is being stymied and silenced
As the US pandemic death toll climbs above 200,000, Dr. Tom Frieden, who was CDC Director for 7 years under President Obama, says he's become increasingly concerned the Atlanta-based health agency and its scientists are being sidelined.
As the US pandemic death toll climbs above 200,000, Dr. Tom Frieden, who was CDC Director for 7 years under President Obama, says he's become increasingly concerned the Atlanta-based health agency and its scientists are being sidelined.
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
COVID-19 treatment underway in Florida has near-perfect success rate
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Hugging station reunites loved ones at Alpharetta assisted living facility
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
Assisted living facility creates hugging stations
A hugging station at a senior assisted living facility is helping residents reconnect with their loved ones amid the pandemic.
A hugging station at a senior assisted living facility is helping residents reconnect with their loved ones amid the pandemic.
Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday in North Carolina
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
Researchers study whether common genetic trait may raise risk of coronavirus complications in Black Americans
Millions of Americans, especially people of color, carry a genetic trait that could potentially raise their risk of COVID-19 complications. Researchers at Morehouse School of Medicine are studying whether sickle cell trait may play a role in why Black and African Americans are being hit harder by the virus.
Millions of Americans, especially people of color, carry a genetic trait that could potentially raise their risk of COVID-19 complications. Researchers at Morehouse School of Medicine are studying whether sickle cell trait may play a role in why Black and African Americans are being hit harder by the virus.
200,000 COVID-19 deaths memorialized by 20,000 American flags across National Mall
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
IRS sending thousands of Georgians letters about possible unpaid stimulus checks
There are about 9 million people nationwide who aren't required to filed federal income tax returns but who still may qualify for the payment. Of that number, over 348,000 live in Georgia.
There are about 9 million people nationwide who aren't required to filed federal income tax returns but who still may qualify for the payment. Of that number, over 348,000 live in Georgia.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Is Halloween still happening? Nearly 25% plan to trick or treat despite some big cities clamping down
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.