Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Face shields could be the new, next thing
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
Big Miller Grove Baptist Church holds parade for congregation's graduates
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
Georgia Tech police remember beloved colleague who died from COVID-19
The Georgia Tech community is mourning the loss of a long-time police officer the 42-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 last week
The Georgia Tech community is mourning the loss of a long-time police officer the 42-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 last week
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Doctor shares tips to stay safe from COVID-19 while voting in Georgia's election
Voting in the middle of a pandemic can be tricky. One Emory infectious diseases physician offers some simple ways to lower your risk of getting infected while voting.
Voting in the middle of a pandemic can be tricky. One Emory infectious diseases physician offers some simple ways to lower your risk of getting infected while voting.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
Low-wage essential workers face higher risk of health and financial issues amid pandemic, study finds
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
‘Weee!’: Grandma rides mobility scooter in skate park to celebrate after months in quarantine
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The week in numbers: A country with 0 COVID-19 deaths, 450K health care workers possibly infected
Here is a look at the data behind the coronavirus pandemic for the first week of June.
Here is a look at the data behind the coronavirus pandemic for the first week of June.
COVID-19 infections may be rising again in Georgia
Five weeks after Georgia became the first U.S. to lift shelter-in-place restrictions, COVID-19 infections may be increasing again. Still, one Emory public health expert cautions it may be too soon to say if the trend will continue.
Five weeks after Georgia became the first U.S. to lift shelter-in-place restrictions, COVID-19 infections may be increasing again. Still, one Emory public health expert cautions it may be too soon to say if the trend will continue.
White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing because 'it looks better'
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
Race to develop COVID-19 vaccine heats up
One of the country's leading coronavirus experts says the US could have a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January of 2021. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the company behind one of the frontrunner vaccine, Moderna Therapeutics, could begin producing millions of doses months before we know for certain whether the vaccine works.
One of the country's leading coronavirus experts says the US could have a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January of 2021. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the company behind one of the frontrunner vaccine, Moderna Therapeutics, could begin producing millions of doses months before we know for certain whether the vaccine works.