As COVID-19 cases plateau, Georgians consider widening their coronavirus circles
As Georgia COVID-19 cases seem to plateau, residents are wondering if it is time to widen their social circles.
As Georgia COVID-19 cases seem to plateau, residents are wondering if it is time to widen their social circles.
COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
Study speculates mixed-age weekend hangouts may increase COVID-19 deaths
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
Boston Marathon officially canceled, replaced with virtual race event
Organizers have decided to have a “virtual event” instead, where participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal.
Organizers have decided to have a “virtual event” instead, where participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal.
Georgia Gov. Kemp renews state of emergency; rolls out opening dates for more businesses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Georgia's COVID-19 efforts at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Georgia's COVID-19 efforts at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
US economy shrank at 5% annual rate in Q1
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
Roswell teacher receives new kidney thanks to a stranger from across the country
A Roswell teacher is getting a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a stranger across the county. Wesley Wozgen will undergo a kindey transplant on Friday.
A Roswell teacher is getting a second chance at life thanks to the kindness of a stranger across the county. Wesley Wozgen will undergo a kindey transplant on Friday.
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
UGA researchers to conduct national survey on travel behavior, motivations during COVID-19
Airports on Memorial Day weekend are usually packed, and hotels are all booked up, but not this year.
Airports on Memorial Day weekend are usually packed, and hotels are all booked up, but not this year.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 5.6 million confirmed cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide.
There are more than 5.6 million confirmed cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide.
Connecting the COVID-19 dots: How contact tracing works
It's a scenario many of us may experience in the weeks and months ahead: we get a phone call from our health department, telling us we may have been exposed by someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
It's a scenario many of us may experience in the weeks and months ahead: we get a phone call from our health department, telling us we may have been exposed by someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Food bank distributing produce, milk to Georgia families in need
Families in metro Atlanta are now getting government-subsidized food boxes as part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families program.
Families in metro Atlanta are now getting government-subsidized food boxes as part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families program.
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.
The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.