US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
About 50 bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
Paulding County Chamber takes up massive 3D printing effort
It’s not quite “business as usual” at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce — but it’s definitely busy right now. With more than a dozen 3D printers running 24 hours a day, the Chamber has become a full-fledged production plant.
It’s not quite “business as usual” at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce — but it’s definitely busy right now. With more than a dozen 3D printers running 24 hours a day, the Chamber has become a full-fledged production plant.
Publix is now selling their own masks
A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers.
A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers.
After testing positive for antibodies, Minnesota man thinks he may have had COVID-19 in December
There are still questions about how long the coronavirus has been in the U.S. and if a Minnesota man's test is accurate, he may have had the virus months before it was confirmed in the state.
There are still questions about how long the coronavirus has been in the U.S. and if a Minnesota man's test is accurate, he may have had the virus months before it was confirmed in the state.
Gyms are starting to open across Georgia, but local YMCA remain closed to do good
Fitness centers in Georgia got the green light from Governor Kemp to open, but you won't be going to the YMCA for a fitness class right now. Ys across metro Atlanta have been open since the pandemic hit, but not in the way you might think. Employees have been busy packing food and serving the community in numerous ways.
Fitness centers in Georgia got the green light from Governor Kemp to open, but you won't be going to the YMCA for a fitness class right now. Ys across metro Atlanta have been open since the pandemic hit, but not in the way you might think. Employees have been busy packing food and serving the community in numerous ways.
Terminal Island has nation's worst prison COVID-19 outbreak
When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.
When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.
FAA investigating incident at Hawthorne Airport involving actor Harrison Ford
Another piloting incident involving Harrison Ford is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, after the actor crossed an airplane on a runway despite the tower operator telling him to hold short due to traffic, officials said.
Another piloting incident involving Harrison Ford is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, after the actor crossed an airplane on a runway despite the tower operator telling him to hold short due to traffic, officials said.
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
American crew on board docked cruise ship in LA not allowed to disembark
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
Another company shifts gears to produce masks and save jobs
It's the one piece of personal protection everyone needs in the COVID-19 pandemic, but face masks aren't always easy to come by, especially for first responders and healthcare workers on the frontline. That's why The Marena Group, a medical device manufacturer, is the latest company to shift gears.
It's the one piece of personal protection everyone needs in the COVID-19 pandemic, but face masks aren't always easy to come by, especially for first responders and healthcare workers on the frontline. That's why The Marena Group, a medical device manufacturer, is the latest company to shift gears.
Atlanta airport boss has bleak forecast for what it will take to get travelers back on planes
The Atlanta airport's general manager says it may take a significant medical advancement, like a vaccine, to convince travelers to get back on flights.
The Atlanta airport's general manager says it may take a significant medical advancement, like a vaccine, to convince travelers to get back on flights.
Early data shows antiviral may help COVID-19 patients recover faster
Researchers say the experimental antiviral remdesivir may help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster.
Researchers say the experimental antiviral remdesivir may help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Some Americans ‘jumping the gun’ on loosening COVID-19 social distancing practices, researchers say
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.