Hawaii governor halts flower deliveries prior to Mother's Day

Hawaii’s florists have suffered a blow through the reversal of a coronavirus policy exemption that would have allowed flower deliveries on Mother’s Day.

Japan Medical Assn: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine

The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year’s Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine.

The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off

As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say

Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.

Georgia minister, wife face COVID-19 test of faith

Leonard and Claudette Himes met at church and share the same deep sense of faith. The Henry County minister says that faith helped both of them endure the most difficult ordeal of their lives: Claudette's battle with COVID-19.

Former 'Top Chef' judge explains why he won't be reopening his Atlanta, Athens restaurants

Monday, restaurants across the state unlocked their doors and turned on their “open” signs after Gov. Brian Kemp announced he would allow some businesses to reopen.

Retired APS principal and Arbor Terrace resident dies of COVID-19

A retired Atlanta Public Schools principal dies of COVID-19 at Emory Midtown Hospital, marking the 17th death at a South Fulton assisted living facility.

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday

Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.

Transcript: Gov. Brian Kemp's briefing on COVID-19 for Monday, April 27, 2020

Governor Brian P. Kemp along with Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Homer Bryson, and Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden held a press conference on April 27, 2020 as the state reopens restaurants for dine-in customers again.

America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says

Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.

Hotels beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.