Dr. Deborah Birx: “I haven’t had that opportunity” to speak with Biden transition team
As the US battles a vigorous second wave of COVID-19, Dr. Birx, coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, says she has not communicated with the transition team of President-Elect Biden.
As the US battles a vigorous second wave of COVID-19, Dr. Birx, coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, says she has not communicated with the transition team of President-Elect Biden.
DeKalb County church to giveaway food to thousands during drive-through event
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on food insecurities among low income and middle-class families that struggle to make it from check to check. With that in mind, the pastor of New Birth Cathedral in DeKalb County said his church has a responsibility to serve the thousands of families who've come to rely on their weekend food giveaways. Rev. Jamal Bryant said 5,000 families are expected to show up for Thanksgiving turkeys and vegetables Saturday morning.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on food insecurities among low income and middle-class families that struggle to make it from check to check. With that in mind, the pastor of New Birth Cathedral in DeKalb County said his church has a responsibility to serve the thousands of families who've come to rely on their weekend food giveaways. Rev. Jamal Bryant said 5,000 families are expected to show up for Thanksgiving turkeys and vegetables Saturday morning.
People still traveling for Thanksgiving get togethers
Holiday travelers are already on the move.
Holiday travelers are already on the move.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
US COVID-19 testing strained again heading into holiday season
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Carrollton police team with mental health experts for calls
Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness. It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.
Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness. It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Union City offers COVID-19 relief funding to residents in need
Starting Thursday, those living in Union City can apply for utility payment assistance.
Starting Thursday, those living in Union City can apply for utility payment assistance.
With COVID-19 rates climbing, the CDC urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving
The doctors heading up the CDC's COVID-19 response say they're concerned about the alarming spread of the coronavirus. That's why they're asking Americans to stay home this year.
The doctors heading up the CDC's COVID-19 response say they're concerned about the alarming spread of the coronavirus. That's why they're asking Americans to stay home this year.
Millions put toward initiative combating homelessness in Atlanta
The CEO of Partners for Home told us their goal is to lease 800 apartments for people living on the streets or at encampment sites.
The CEO of Partners for Home told us their goal is to lease 800 apartments for people living on the streets or at encampment sites.
Georgia jobless rate plunges in October as more find jobs
Many more people found jobs in Georgia in October as the state’s unemployment rate decreased sharply.
Many more people found jobs in Georgia in October as the state’s unemployment rate decreased sharply.