Small business hit hard by pandemic shut down again

Many small businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. A personal training facility in Kennesaw fought hard to get back on track when they were knocked down again Monday morning.

MARTA riders hit hard by months long route closures

As businesses open back up, those who rely on public transportation believe it's time MARTA did the same. 

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

Free online tool to help parents and students with virtual learning

Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE

Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy

Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media

A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines

Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.

Georgia making progress in COVID-19 fight, but challenges remain

Six months into the pandemic, microbiologist and immunologist Amber Schmidtke, who is breaking down the Georgia numbers for her newsletter and podcast, is seeing some encouraging trends.

Atlanta entrepreneur battles food insecurity with community fridges

An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it easier for the neighborhood to get food. The "Free99Fridge" started only two months ago and it's already helping the community.

Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party

Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.

4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say

Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak

The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.

Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms

Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.