UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
US could face COVID-19 rebound in 'darkest winter in modern history,' whistleblower scientist warns
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
NYU researchers publish study casting doubt on accuracy of rapid COVID-19 test used by White House
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
15 states investigating cases of mysterious inflammatory illness in children linked to COVID-19
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Virus spikes could emerge weeks after US economic reopenings
U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.
U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
UGA wants you to submit your coronavirus stories for a digital archive
Archivists and historians at the University of Georgia libraries have asked Georgians to submit their coronavirus experiences.
Archivists and historians at the University of Georgia libraries have asked Georgians to submit their coronavirus experiences.
Faxes and email: Old technology slows COVID-19 response
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
While health-care industry record-keeping is now mostly electronic, cash-strapped state and local health departments still rely heavily on faxes, email and spreadsheets to gather infectious disease data and share it with federal authorities.
'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Georgia retired nurse, son celebrate shared birthday as she fights COVID-19
Though Alzheimer's had robbed Cleta Dorman of many memories, says the retired nurse can still remember the care she gave her patients.
Though Alzheimer's had robbed Cleta Dorman of many memories, says the retired nurse can still remember the care she gave her patients.
12-year-old uses allowance to buy 3D printer to make masks for grandma in nursing home
A 12-year-old boy from the U.K. saved up his allowance and bought a 3D printer to make PPE for his grandma.
A 12-year-old boy from the U.K. saved up his allowance and bought a 3D printer to make PPE for his grandma.
FBI: Hackers linked to Chinese government may be trying to steal US coronavirus vaccine research
The FBI is warning U.S. organizations researching COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to safeguard their research against hackers linked to the Chinese government.
The FBI is warning U.S. organizations researching COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to safeguard their research against hackers linked to the Chinese government.
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
If your unemployment debit card hasn't arrived report it lost
Your questions about unemployment benefits keep rolling in. It’s frustrating; we get it. FOX 5's Dana Fowle can’t answer everything, but she's trying to chip away at as many of these as she possibly can without being able to actually see your files.
Your questions about unemployment benefits keep rolling in. It’s frustrating; we get it. FOX 5's Dana Fowle can’t answer everything, but she's trying to chip away at as many of these as she possibly can without being able to actually see your files.
Georgia teacher running more than 50 miles to visit all of his students
In these days of Zoom calls and virtual learning, teachers are starting to miss their kids. One teacher in Kennesaw decided he was going to visit all of his students. But this is no drive-by. He's lacing up his sneakers and running to all of their homes.
In these days of Zoom calls and virtual learning, teachers are starting to miss their kids. One teacher in Kennesaw decided he was going to visit all of his students. But this is no drive-by. He's lacing up his sneakers and running to all of their homes.
Family turns home into aquarium for grandma with dementia
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
Walmart to give hourly employees another round of cash bonuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
Socially Distant Fest provides 'virtual stage' for performers
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.