States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
CDC urges Americans to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 surge intensifies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
102-year-old woman born during 1918 pandemic beats COVID-19 -- for the second time
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
Organizers encouraging people to sign up for entertainment industry food giveaway
Some important information about a food giveaway next week to help Atlanta’s struggling entertainment industry the pandemic has shut down for months. The organizers from the Zac Brown Band are encouraging people to sign up in advance.
Some important information about a food giveaway next week to help Atlanta’s struggling entertainment industry the pandemic has shut down for months. The organizers from the Zac Brown Band are encouraging people to sign up in advance.
Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
CDC urges Americans to mask up indoors and avoid crowded settings
Americans who traveled or attended gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday may now be in the contagious stage of the virus. One microbiologist is urging higher-risk individuals to stay away from crowded indoor settings like stores.
Americans who traveled or attended gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday may now be in the contagious stage of the virus. One microbiologist is urging higher-risk individuals to stay away from crowded indoor settings like stores.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Navajo school, students fight to overcome amid COVID-19
Even before the pandemic, Native youth had the highest dropout rates in the U.S., leaving school at more than twice the rate of white children, according to federal statistics.
Even before the pandemic, Native youth had the highest dropout rates in the U.S., leaving school at more than twice the rate of white children, according to federal statistics.
VP Mike Pence heads to Georgia Friday for vaccine update and Republican rally
Pence's scheduled stop Friday at the CDC comes on the heels of a grim record this week; U.S. deaths from the outbreak topped 3,100 in a single day.
Pence's scheduled stop Friday at the CDC comes on the heels of a grim record this week; U.S. deaths from the outbreak topped 3,100 in a single day.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Combating loneliness
Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.
Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.
Hospital CEOs meeting with Gov. Kemp over state's fight against COVID-19
Almost every CEO in the meeting said staffing, especially when it comes to registered nurses, is the top issue they're facing involving the pandemic.
Almost every CEO in the meeting said staffing, especially when it comes to registered nurses, is the top issue they're facing involving the pandemic.
Couple arrested after boarding plane to Hawaii knowing they were infected with COVID-19, police say
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright criticized for controversial anti-vaxxer tweet
“Black Panther” star Letitia Wright is under fire for some of her recent tweets.
“Black Panther” star Letitia Wright is under fire for some of her recent tweets.
California calls for temporary halt on non-essential travel during virus surge
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
Douglasville couple dies hours apart on Thanksgiving
A Douglasville couple passed away just hours apart on Thanksgiving after being hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19.
A Douglasville couple passed away just hours apart on Thanksgiving after being hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19.