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.
Georgia DOL makes online UI forms easier to understand
Unemployment claims continue for the second week to head down. That’s good news, but still many are having trouble filing out those unemployment claims.
Unemployment claims continue for the second week to head down. That’s good news, but still many are having trouble filing out those unemployment claims.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Henry County officer caught on camera playing ball with neighborhood kids
A call to the Henry County Police Department about teenagers loitering turned into something positive.
A call to the Henry County Police Department about teenagers loitering turned into something positive.
Charity needs volunteers to harvest blueberries for families in need
A charity in Fayette County needs volunteers to help pick blueberries that will feed families in need. The Real Life Center has an orchard and their program called U Pick 4 Others provides fresh produce to struggling families.
A charity in Fayette County needs volunteers to help pick blueberries that will feed families in need. The Real Life Center has an orchard and their program called U Pick 4 Others provides fresh produce to struggling families.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Beloved Georgia Tech officer loses battle with COVID-19
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Las Vegas reopening from coronavirus casino closure
The casino coronavirus closure is ending, with cards to be dealt, dice to roll and slot jackpots to win again starting Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.
The casino coronavirus closure is ending, with cards to be dealt, dice to roll and slot jackpots to win again starting Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.