COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

Masks could be needed for months, Georgia expert says

As scientists race to develop and test COVID-19 vaccines, public health microbiologist Amber Schmidtke says wearing masks could be a must well into 2021.    

Athens family raises concerns over new term care facility guidelines

Nursing homes and senior living facilities have the green light to allow visitors in phases under new guidelines from Governor Brian Kemp. 

Baylor vs. Houston game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Saturday’s football game between Baylor and Houston was postponed less than 24 hours before kickoff due to COVID-19 concerns on the Bears team.

CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.

Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins

There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.

9 million people can still claim stimulus checks

Most Americans got their stimulus checks. Some were sooner or later than others. But some of you didn’t get them at all, and they need to be claimed.

Pine-Sol is effective against coronavirus, EPA says

Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.

Atlanta woman loses 65 pounds during pandemic, thanks to online wellness program

The pandemic has made getting and staying in shape more difficult for many of us. But Sha Gadson of Atlanta has found a way to thrive, thanks to a virtual wellness program.

Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.

This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.