Chattahoochee River Keeper: PPE pollution could impact drinking water

The masks and gloves protect those who wear them from the coronavirus, but the Chattahoochee River Keeper said improperly disposed personal protection equipment is harming the environment.

Health professionals, Dunwoody mayor discuss coping strategies during pandemic

As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.

Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.

Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.

UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'

Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.

'Masked Mayor' encourages residents to 'Mask Up' during pandemic

“The Masked Mayor” is on a mission to encourage residents to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID in the City of South Fulton. He's partnering with local businesses to get the word out.

Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline

Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.

CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine

“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.

Atlanta mayor encouraged by downward trend in COVID-19 cases

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told reporters she remains cautiously optimistic about the downward trend of COVID-19 in the city of Atlanta.

Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free

The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market moves to month-long, online event for 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 has been cancelled, but the 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will be held from November 11 through December 11.

Georgians paying off record amount of credit card debt

Looking for a silver lining during a pandemic that has stalled everyday life can feel futile. But the FOX 5 I-Team found one. Consumers are not only spending less but also saving more.

University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Injuries increase among children during pandemic from accidents related to ATV's, dirt bikes and more

The number of injuries among children doubled in April and May compared to last year. Those injuries were caused by accidents involving ATVs, golf carts, dirt bikes and more. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says it's likely because of COVID-19 shutdowns.