The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
As coronavirus cases surge, Georgia hospitals see large jump in patients
For the last two weeks, Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations have been steadily rising. A doctor working inside one of Atlanta's COVID-19 units is warning the problem is worsening.
For the last two weeks, Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations have been steadily rising. A doctor working inside one of Atlanta's COVID-19 units is warning the problem is worsening.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
5-year-old boy among 9 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County Friday
A 5-year-old boy was among the nine new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County on Friday.
A 5-year-old boy was among the nine new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County on Friday.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
Report from former CDC director’s health group examines how states fail to report key COVID-19 data
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Atlanta man faces long road back from coronavirus infection
At 47, Jeffrey Atkins figured he was relatively young and healthy.
At 47, Jeffrey Atkins figured he was relatively young and healthy.
NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Georgia sees 3rd highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases
Thursday saw the third-highest single-day increase of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Thursday saw the third-highest single-day increase of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Crowd of worshipers flouts social distancing in California as state reports most COVID-19 cases in US
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.