MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Family members express concerns over COVID-19 outbreak at Atlanta nursing home
Nearly 60 residents at the William Breman Jewish Home in Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georiga Department of Public Health.
Nearly 60 residents at the William Breman Jewish Home in Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georiga Department of Public Health.
FBI, federal agencies warn ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
UGA researchers study post-coronavirus immunity questions
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study says
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
Doctors: Without proper sleep, vaccines do you no good
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
So called "long-haulers" can't shake COVID-19 symptoms
Months after a suspected infection, a DeKalb County family is still dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19.
Months after a suspected infection, a DeKalb County family is still dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19.
Rome City Schools go virtual as COVID-19 quarantines surge
A surge in coronavirus quarantines is causing Rome City Schools to go completely virtual for at least two weeks starting Wednesday. Officials said they will clean affected areas meanwhile.
A surge in coronavirus quarantines is causing Rome City Schools to go completely virtual for at least two weeks starting Wednesday. Officials said they will clean affected areas meanwhile.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Atlanta United player tests positive for COVID-19
Atlanta United has canceled their training session after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
Atlanta United has canceled their training session after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Fulton County elementary school temporarily closed after COVID-19 cases
A Fulton County elementary school has been temporarily stopped in-person classes due to an increase of COVID-19 cases.
A Fulton County elementary school has been temporarily stopped in-person classes due to an increase of COVID-19 cases.
Pandemic causing severe shortage in Georgia foster parents, organization says
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
Georgia seniors boogie away pandemic loneliness with Friday dance parties
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Roswell court closed after employee's positive COVID-19 test
The Roswell Municipal Court will be closed Wednesday through Friday after an employee tested positive with COVID-19.
The Roswell Municipal Court will be closed Wednesday through Friday after an employee tested positive with COVID-19.