Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
UF researchers find those who get flu vaccine less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
Douglasville community changes Halloween tradition due to COVID-19
This has been an unusual year and despite the circumstances and of course the pandemic, one metro Atlanta community wanted to move forward with an annual Halloween tradition, with a little bit of a change.
This has been an unusual year and despite the circumstances and of course the pandemic, one metro Atlanta community wanted to move forward with an annual Halloween tradition, with a little bit of a change.
US records highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since onset of pandemic
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Trump's election night party up in air due to DC coronavirus restrictions
President Donald Trump said Friday he’s not sure where he'll mark election night after District of Columbia officials signaled that a party planned for his luxury hotel in Washington could be in violation of rules limiting mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump said Friday he’s not sure where he'll mark election night after District of Columbia officials signaled that a party planned for his luxury hotel in Washington could be in violation of rules limiting mass gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Kemp, First Lady in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure; test negative
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are quarantining after recently being exposed to COVID-19, according to the governor's press secretary.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are quarantining after recently being exposed to COVID-19, according to the governor's press secretary.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
Kemp extends Georgia COVID-19 emergency order into December
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday he was extending the public health state of emergency through December 9.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday he was extending the public health state of emergency through December 9.
Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
US adds another 500K COVID-19 cases in 1 week, a new record
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
CDC releases guidelines for resumption of cruise ship operations starting Nov. 1
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Georgia to help troubleshoot jobless claims after complaints
After months of complaints from people who have struggled to file unemployment claims, Georgia officials announced Thursday that they would begin scheduling troubleshooting appointments online.
After months of complaints from people who have struggled to file unemployment claims, Georgia officials announced Thursday that they would begin scheduling troubleshooting appointments online.
Judge declines to halt COVID-related eviction moratorium
A federal judge in Atlanta declined Thursday to put on hold a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge in Atlanta declined Thursday to put on hold a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.