Nurse describes treating COVID-19 patients as a war zone
A Georgia nurse has just returned from treating COVID-19 patients at an all-positive hospital in New Jersey. She recalls the 11 weeks there as a war zone.
A Georgia nurse has just returned from treating COVID-19 patients at an all-positive hospital in New Jersey. She recalls the 11 weeks there as a war zone.
COVID-19 gut symptoms may be sign of more severe illness
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Fulton County teacher hospitalized for weeks after contracting COVID-19
Yolanda Lawrence thought she was coming down with a cold when she started feeling sick back in March. "I just remember not feeling well, being tired, having headaches."
Yolanda Lawrence thought she was coming down with a cold when she started feeling sick back in March. "I just remember not feeling well, being tired, having headaches."
West Point prepares for graduation, some cadets test positive
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
Experts warn protests could trigger surge in COVID-19 infections
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Oklahoma State linebacker tests positive for COVID-19 after attending George Floyd protest
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Stocks fight for gains after Trump vows to quell rioting
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Athens bars reopen, must limit occupancy according to governor's guidelines
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
Georgia COVID-19 deaths over 2,000, more than 47,000 cases confirmed
Georgia has administered more than 560,000 COVID-19 tests with more than 2,000 deaths reported across the state, according to data released by the Department of Public Health.
Georgia has administered more than 560,000 COVID-19 tests with more than 2,000 deaths reported across the state, according to data released by the Department of Public Health.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Retiring Georgia teacher surprised with party at home
When the COVID-19 pandemic made it so that she couldn't celebrate her retirement, school administrators brought the retirement party to her!
When the COVID-19 pandemic made it so that she couldn't celebrate her retirement, school administrators brought the retirement party to her!
‘Be kind to each other’: Gru of ‘Despicable Me’ franchise teams up with WHO for COVID-19 PSA
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.