Indianapolis couple separated by COVID-19 reunited after weeks apart

An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.

2 Gwinnett County deputies help recovering addict

As the nation grapples with calls for police reform and even “defunding the police,” two Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputies are offering a ray of light from an incident earlier this year.

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.

'Adapt or die' -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus

The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.

Georgia lawmakers approve limiting unexpected medical bills

Some patients in Georgia could soon get a reprieve from receiving unexpected medical bills under legislation heading to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk, after it received final passage in the state Senate on Wednesday.

Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office

Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus. 

Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.

Georgia issues 3rd COVID-19-related evictions hold

Renters in danger of losing their place to live are getting another reprieve. The Georgia Supreme Court has extended for the third time the judicial emergency, which means a temporary halt to evictions. 

Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar

Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.

China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world

China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.

Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill

As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.

NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.

Dental practices reopen to routine care amid both relief and caution

Dental practices across Georgia are reopening for routine care. But one dentist warns, "These are obviously not normal times."