Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart

A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."

The US added 4M COVID-19 cases in November, more than most countries reported all year

The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Oregon nurse placed on leave for bragging on TikTok about not wearing a mask

An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.

Biden: Coronavirus relief package during lame-duck period likely 'just a start'

President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.

Atlanta expands housing relief to residents impacted by COVID-19

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday announced the expansion of City of Atlanta COVID-19 Housing Emergency Assistance Program housing assistance available to Atlanta residents who have been impacted by COVID-19.

East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19

Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced. 

U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows

The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.

Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving

Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.

12-year-old athlete thanks UCSF for helping her beat cancer

Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.

Gov. Kemp extends executive order, COVID-19 restrictions

Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the Public Health State of Emergency until January 8.

FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.

2 Georgia non-profits team up to bring holiday cheer to thousands

Two of the oldest non-profits in metro Atlanta have teamed up to help bring holiday cheer to tens of thousands of families.

Third Georgia congressman tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the third Georgia congressman to contract the virus.