Is summer travel safe? Ask yourself these questions
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer travel season. But, this year, Americans are weighing whether hitting the beach or the mountains is safe in the middle of a pandemic. The CDC suggests asking yourself several questions to determine whether traveling is a good idea for your and your family.
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer travel season. But, this year, Americans are weighing whether hitting the beach or the mountains is safe in the middle of a pandemic. The CDC suggests asking yourself several questions to determine whether traveling is a good idea for your and your family.
AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
Large study finds malaria drugs touted by Trump linked to greater risk of death in COVID-19 patients
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Crimes with masked suspects on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Georgia task force to decide best approach to reopening schools
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines to reopen schools, a state-created task force is devising more specific options for Georgia.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines to reopen schools, a state-created task force is devising more specific options for Georgia.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
DOL: Social media threads offer bad unemployment benefits advice
New unemployment figures are out. Georgia is at the highest unemployment rate on record, nearly 12 percent. It passed the previous record from the Great Recession which was 10.6 percent a decade ago.
New unemployment figures are out. Georgia is at the highest unemployment rate on record, nearly 12 percent. It passed the previous record from the Great Recession which was 10.6 percent a decade ago.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
High 5 alums stunned by decision to end Furman baseball
College sports programs are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina announced it was discontinuing their baseball and men's lacrosse teams. Eight member of the Paladins baseball team went to high school in the High Five Sports area.
College sports programs are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina announced it was discontinuing their baseball and men's lacrosse teams. Eight member of the Paladins baseball team went to high school in the High Five Sports area.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Survey shows effect of coronavirus on food scarcity, rent payments
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Here's what we know about Vice President Pence's visit to Georgia
Vice President Mike Pence will be visiting Georgia Friday, May 22, according to White House officials.
Vice President Mike Pence will be visiting Georgia Friday, May 22, according to White House officials.
Trump orders flags lowered to half-staff for three days for those who died from COVID-19
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
DeKalb County deputies track down domestic violence suspects
More than 160 men and women were killed in 2019 at the hands of either a domestic partner or a family member, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox. She said that number is too high and that's why she's dedicating a team of deputies responsible for those types of violent acts.
More than 160 men and women were killed in 2019 at the hands of either a domestic partner or a family member, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox. She said that number is too high and that's why she's dedicating a team of deputies responsible for those types of violent acts.
Mayor releases 5-phase plan to reopen Atlanta
Atlanta’s mayor released her official plan to reopen the city late Thursday evening.
Atlanta’s mayor released her official plan to reopen the city late Thursday evening.
Locust Grove woman learning to walk again after surviving COVID-19
While in the hospital for COVID, Kimberly Sims said she also battled respiratory failure, kidney failure, pneumonia, etc.
While in the hospital for COVID, Kimberly Sims said she also battled respiratory failure, kidney failure, pneumonia, etc.