Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Brookhaven Police Department adds mental health professionals to their team
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
Months after contracting COVID, 15-year-old still struggling
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
Georgia infections show sharper rise if rapid tests included
COVID-19 infections are rising more rapidly in Georgia, in line with a national trend of increasing cases.
COVID-19 infections are rising more rapidly in Georgia, in line with a national trend of increasing cases.
MDH identifies COVID-19 cases tied to Trump, Biden campaign events
Minnesota Department of Health officials say they have associated cases of COVID-19 with campaign events held by both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Minnesota Department of Health officials say they have associated cases of COVID-19 with campaign events held by both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Washington Football Team Coach Ron Rivera rings bell after final cancer treatment
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Europe, U.S. watch cases surge, debate new COVID-19 restrictions
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
Georgia's Possum Drop New Year's Eve celebration cancelled due to COVID-19
One of Georgia's most well-known New Year's Eve celebrations won't be ringing in 2021 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of Georgia's most well-known New Year's Eve celebrations won't be ringing in 2021 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.