Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week

America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.

Biden says he's 'very confident' in Fauci after thousands of emails revealed

President Biden said he is "very confident" in Dr. Anthony Fauci amid Republican attacks on his chief medical adviser after the revelation of thousands of his emails from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand

So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.

May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles

U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.

Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19

The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.

Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says

Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.

Pandemic inspires new devices to detect COVID-19 in breath, blood flow

If you have to go through the sometimes uncomfortable deep nasal swab test to screen for COVID-19,  you have probably thought there has to be an easier way to determine if you have the virus.

Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds

A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

South Fulton leaders explain declaring racism a public health concern

The council members who put forth the resolution acknowledging that declaration want to bring attention to the racial disparities and income inequalities in policy making.

Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19

Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

After losing grandfather to COVID-19, Georgia man helps test new vaccine

David White lost his grandfather to COVID-19 in 2020. So, in January, when the former UGA football player and software sales rep heard about a clinical trial at Morehouse School of Medicine to test a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, he stepped up to volunteer.

Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.

Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County Public Schools

Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns

The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.

Disney to complete test cruise from Port Canaveral this month

Disney Cruise Line confirmed to FOX 35 on Tuesday that they will do a test cruise from Port Canaveral on June 29th.

Restaurant celebrates one year of business after opening during COVID-19 pandemic

A Dunwoody small business owner decided to open his own restaurant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it paid off. He is celebrating one year of success, with the city's mayor and other leaders by his side for a soft opening ceremony