Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
Nursing home administrator shares battle with COVID-19, financial impact
Thomas Williams remained at a rehab center in Macon as of Friday.
Thomas Williams remained at a rehab center in Macon as of Friday.
Video shows man attacking Cedar Hill store worker after refusing to wear mask
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
Staff at Georgia senior facility head home after 75-day lockdown
There will be smiles and, perhaps, a few tears Saturday, as about 75 staff members of the Park Springs Life Plan Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, are reunited with their friends and families for the first time since April 1, 2020.
There will be smiles and, perhaps, a few tears Saturday, as about 75 staff members of the Park Springs Life Plan Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, are reunited with their friends and families for the first time since April 1, 2020.
The week in numbers: Florida among 21 states seeing rise in COVID-19 cases as 7 vaccines race forward
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
A second coronavirus payment may be coming. Here's your share
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
The GA Lottery just had its best April sales ever, the same month stimulus checks arrived
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
Gainesville woman organizes fundraiser for poultry plant workers affected by COVID-19
While COVID-19 forced many businesses to close, the poultry plant industry remained intact -- perhaps at the expense of some plant workers’ lives.
While COVID-19 forced many businesses to close, the poultry plant industry remained intact -- perhaps at the expense of some plant workers’ lives.
ICU staff help COVID-19 patient stay connected with his family
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
‘Fight for her life’: Mom discharged from hospital with newborn after 52-day-long COVID-19 battle
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Rapper Scarface recovering 2 months after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'I am glad to be alive'
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.