Electronic intensive care units being used to expand number of hospital beds
So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.
So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Georgia sees statewide shortage of substitute teachers
Schools across Georgia are having a hard time finding substitute teachers during the pandemic
Schools across Georgia are having a hard time finding substitute teachers during the pandemic
CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
Atlanta nursing homes prep for first COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care facilities will be first in line to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines, once they are approved. One Metro-Atlanta nursing home provider says it is working to get its residents and staff ready for the arrival of the vaccine.
Long-term care facilities will be first in line to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines, once they are approved. One Metro-Atlanta nursing home provider says it is working to get its residents and staff ready for the arrival of the vaccine.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Georgia sets new record for most confirmed COVID-19 cases in single day
Georgia set a new record for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in a single day as the two-week averages climb.
Georgia set a new record for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in a single day as the two-week averages climb.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb sheriff-elects test positive for COVID-19
A day after Gwinnett County’s incoming sheriff confirmed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, two more incoming sheriff’s in Georgia reported they too tested positive for COVID-19.
A day after Gwinnett County’s incoming sheriff confirmed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, two more incoming sheriff’s in Georgia reported they too tested positive for COVID-19.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
More than 60 organizations urge Sens. Loeffler, Perdue to support comprehensive COVID relief
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
You're paying more at the pump, here's why
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Georgia courts urged to reevaluate resuming jury trials
As COVID-19 continue to rise in Georgia, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Martin is urging the state’s courts to reevaluate resuming jury trials and other in-person court proceedings.
As COVID-19 continue to rise in Georgia, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Martin is urging the state’s courts to reevaluate resuming jury trials and other in-person court proceedings.