Researchers study whether common genetic trait may raise risk of coronavirus complications in Black Americans
Millions of Americans, especially people of color, carry a genetic trait that could potentially raise their risk of COVID-19 complications. Researchers at Morehouse School of Medicine are studying whether sickle cell trait may play a role in why Black and African Americans are being hit harder by the virus.
Millions of Americans, especially people of color, carry a genetic trait that could potentially raise their risk of COVID-19 complications. Researchers at Morehouse School of Medicine are studying whether sickle cell trait may play a role in why Black and African Americans are being hit harder by the virus.
200,000 COVID-19 deaths memorialized by 20,000 American flags across National Mall
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
DeKalb County: 2.87 million gallons of sewage spilled as Sally passed over metro Atlanta
About 2.87 million gallons of sewage spilled out of DeKalb County’s aging sanitation system as the remnants of Sally passed over metro Atlanta last week, officials said Tuesday.
About 2.87 million gallons of sewage spilled out of DeKalb County’s aging sanitation system as the remnants of Sally passed over metro Atlanta last week, officials said Tuesday.
Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
IRS sending thousands of Georgians letters about possible unpaid stimulus checks
There are about 9 million people nationwide who aren't required to filed federal income tax returns but who still may qualify for the payment. Of that number, over 348,000 live in Georgia.
There are about 9 million people nationwide who aren't required to filed federal income tax returns but who still may qualify for the payment. Of that number, over 348,000 live in Georgia.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Is Halloween still happening? Nearly 25% plan to trick or treat despite some big cities clamping down
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Coronavirus Q&A
FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin on the CDC abruptly pulling guidance on virus.
FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin on the CDC abruptly pulling guidance on virus.
Atlanta to partner with Fulton County to combat COVID-19
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday a new multi-million dollar partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health to combat COVID-19.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday a new multi-million dollar partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health to combat COVID-19.
Cobb County offering grants to help those struggling with rent, mortgages during COVID pandemic
Cobb County has $6 million to give to people who can't pay their rent or mortgage because due to financial hardship because of COVID-19.
Cobb County has $6 million to give to people who can't pay their rent or mortgage because due to financial hardship because of COVID-19.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Georgia woman has a brush with a heart attack at 47: 'I'm blessed to be a survivor'
Katherine Callahan was 47, a runner, and feeling "really healthy," back in July of 2019. Then, during an Independence Day 5K, the Woodstock human resources manager began to experience some strange symptoms. But, a heart attack? That never crossed her mind.
Katherine Callahan was 47, a runner, and feeling "really healthy," back in July of 2019. Then, during an Independence Day 5K, the Woodstock human resources manager began to experience some strange symptoms. But, a heart attack? That never crossed her mind.
Walmart reopening second entrances at some stores, getting rid of one-way aisle markers
Walmart says it is reopening second entrances and discontinuing one-way aisles at some of its stores.
Walmart says it is reopening second entrances and discontinuing one-way aisles at some of its stores.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
AP Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
Father says he and 9-year-old son have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for over 6 months
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.