Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Dollar store chains are leading retail store openings in US: report
Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.
Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.
COVID-19 surge: Idaho hospitals buckling amid another wave of sick patients
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Newnan police officer passes away from COVID-19 complications, chief says
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
US hospitals hit by staffing crisis amid COVID-19 surge
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
Ivermectin for COVID-19: American Medical Association tells doctors to stop prescribing
As demand for unproven COVID-19 treatment surges, Georgia Poison Center says it is fielding increasing calls about the anti-parasite drug ivermectin.
As demand for unproven COVID-19 treatment surges, Georgia Poison Center says it is fielding increasing calls about the anti-parasite drug ivermectin.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Two children, including newborn, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Daytona Beach police officer passes away from COVID-19, officials say
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
Fully-vaccinated leukemia patient dies from COVID-19 after letting guard down
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Joe Rogan says he contracted COVID-19 while on comedy tour
“The Joe Rogan Experience: podcast host has rescheduled a show in Nashville after contracting COVID-19.
“The Joe Rogan Experience: podcast host has rescheduled a show in Nashville after contracting COVID-19.