Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Educator teaches from hospital as son recovers from life-threatening battle with COVID-19
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
"We ask for your patience." Restaurants on the verge of being overwhelmed
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Georgia jobless rate falls to 4.3% in 12th straight decline
The nationwide unemployment rate in April was 6.1%.
The nationwide unemployment rate in April was 6.1%.
Fulton County businesses owners say they need financial relief
The pandemic continues to cripple many business owners who are desperate for federal rescue funds. Many of those Fulton County business owners are wondering why commissioners delayed a vote on the agenda item for two more weeks.
The pandemic continues to cripple many business owners who are desperate for federal rescue funds. Many of those Fulton County business owners are wondering why commissioners delayed a vote on the agenda item for two more weeks.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Pandemic has companies rethinking the need for sprawling office space
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.
Travel industry hoping for bounce back this summer
If you haven't started making your summer travel plans, you better hurry up if you want to get out of town.
If you haven't started making your summer travel plans, you better hurry up if you want to get out of town.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Georgia professor takes action to help hospitals in India battling COVID-19
Monika Raj is raising money to send oxygen concentrators and medicine to three hospitals in India. She fears the second surge of COVID-19 will worsen.
Monika Raj is raising money to send oxygen concentrators and medicine to three hospitals in India. She fears the second surge of COVID-19 will worsen.