20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Teachers could stay in classroom despite COVID-19 exposure

Teachers could stay in classroom despite COVID-19 exposure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."

Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment

Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment

Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.

Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll

COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll

A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.

A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.

Douglas County residents up in arms over proposed property tax hike

Douglas County residents up in arms over proposed property tax hike

A property tax rate increase of 18.45% is being proposed in Douglas County as a means of generating much needed revenue to balance the 2020-21 budget.

A property tax rate increase of 18.45% is being proposed in Douglas County as a means of generating much needed revenue to balance the 2020-21 budget.

COVID-19 closes Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum in DeKalb County

COVID-19 closes Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum in DeKalb County

The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.

The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.

FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs

FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs

The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.

The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.