Atlanta Falcons cancel practice following positive COVID-19 tests

The Atlanta Falcons are working virtually on Thanksgiving after two non-coaching members of the staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say

While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.

Dead mink rise from their graves in Denmark

Danish authorities say the gases from the decaying bodies of the culled mammals are pushing them to the surface.

Georgia sheriff offers guidance about Thanksgiving gatherings during COVID-19

People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.

DeKalb woman encourages high-risk groups to get COVID vaccine

Vanzetta Evans says loved ones were initially concerned when she told them she was participating in the Moderna vaccine trial. She was compelled to help when she saw the impact COVID-19 was having on her community.

Evangelical doctors’ group urges churches to halt in-person services amid COVID-19 surge

The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.

Nearly 3,500 federal employees to be compensated for contracting COVID-19 at work

As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.

Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens

Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.

UGA basketball opener canceled over positive COVID-19 tests

The University of Georgia basketball team's first game of the season has been canceled after members of the opposing team tested positive for COVID-19.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

DeKalb to distribute additional 10,000 COVID-19 mask and sanitizer kits

The COVID-19 Care Kits contain two non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer along with a card with tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.