FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says

New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.

US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up

Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.

Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19

A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.

Georgia man among first to join Emory coronavirus vaccine trial

A Decatur 65-year-old is one of the first Americans to test an experimental vaccine against the novel coronavirus. 

Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt

A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

Atlanta restaurant marks Cinco de Mayo by feeding front lines

Cinco de Mayo is traditionally the busiest day of the year for Mexican restaurants throughout Georgia — and in a typical year, crowds would be packed into Atlanta’s No Mas! Cantina for the entire day.  

Matches were canceled due to COVID-19, so a Mexican wrestler began making 'lucha libre' face masks

A Mexican wrestler financially impacted by canceled wrestling matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dedicated his time to making “lucha libre” face masks to help others fight the virus. 

Many major Atlanta malls reopen for first time since March

Many major shopping malls in Georgia are back open after being given the green light to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. For some, it's the first time they have been open since March. 

US to rein in flood of virus blood tests after lax oversight

The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy, according to the AP.

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials

According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options. 

College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns

Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.