CDC quietly changes COVID-19 testing guidance, triggering criticism
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Loved ones gather to remember COVID-19 victims send message to Governor Kemp
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in Georgia approaches 5,400, Jana Johnson Davis believes it’s important to focus on the names behind the coronavirus numbers. She and other members of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives started the "Loved Ones, Not Numbers" Campaign---an effort to recognize the Georgians who have died since the virus hit the U.S. six months ago.
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in Georgia approaches 5,400, Jana Johnson Davis believes it’s important to focus on the names behind the coronavirus numbers. She and other members of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives started the "Loved Ones, Not Numbers" Campaign---an effort to recognize the Georgians who have died since the virus hit the U.S. six months ago.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
American man faces jail, $500K fine for repeated violation of Canadian border restriction
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherokee County high schools to reopen in-person learning
Three Cherokee County high schools will reopen in-person learning next week after closing due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Three Cherokee County high schools will reopen in-person learning next week after closing due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
CDC revises guidelines for COVID-19 testing
The Centers for Disease Control published its revised COVID-19 testing guidelines on Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control published its revised COVID-19 testing guidelines on Monday.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
Powerful new project highlights Americans who have beaten COVID-19
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.