Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
Britain prepares to rollout coronavirus vaccine
The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.
The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.
Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Cobb County teacher fighting for his life against COVID-19
Henricks Elementary School art teacher Patrick Key has been in the ICU on a ventilator for the past few weeks.
Henricks Elementary School art teacher Patrick Key has been in the ICU on a ventilator for the past few weeks.
Former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice dies from COVID-19
George H. Carley, a former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, has died at the age of 82.
George H. Carley, a former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, has died at the age of 82.
US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
US sees 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in just 2 weeks, report finds
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
Georgia businesses host contactless Santa visits during pandemic
Visiting Santa Claus is looking a lot different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Visiting Santa Claus is looking a lot different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Practice canceled for LA Rams after 2 positive COVID-19 tests within organization
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
Retired California police chief grateful he survived coronavirus
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Atlanta woman overcomes house fire and pandemic to launch small business
A local business owner has faced unexpected hardships this year, but she hasn't let it get in the way of achieving her goal.
A local business owner has faced unexpected hardships this year, but she hasn't let it get in the way of achieving her goal.
For 50 years, Hosea Helps continues Thanksgiving meal tradition
In their 50th year, organizers said donations are down significantly but the need for services is up by over 300 percent.
In their 50th year, organizers said donations are down significantly but the need for services is up by over 300 percent.