Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta doctor works to educate Spanish-speakers about COVID-19 risk, prevention
Pedro Grande, a massage therapist, father and grandfather, was pretty healthy, his family says, until he contracted COVID-19. The Georgia 78-year-old passed away after a two-week battle with the virus. In Georgia, Hispanics make up 9% of the population but 18% of the state's coronavirus cases, according to the COVID Tracking Project. One bilingual doctor is working to get the word out about the virus to Spanish-speakers.
Pedro Grande, a massage therapist, father and grandfather, was pretty healthy, his family says, until he contracted COVID-19. The Georgia 78-year-old passed away after a two-week battle with the virus. In Georgia, Hispanics make up 9% of the population but 18% of the state's coronavirus cases, according to the COVID Tracking Project. One bilingual doctor is working to get the word out about the virus to Spanish-speakers.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Former Riverwood High students raise awareness about childhood cancer
The three former Riverwood High School students and one current student are all doing their part to fight childhood cancer.
The three former Riverwood High School students and one current student are all doing their part to fight childhood cancer.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Small business hit hard by pandemic shut down again
Many small businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. A personal training facility in Kennesaw fought hard to get back on track when they were knocked down again Monday morning.
Many small businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. A personal training facility in Kennesaw fought hard to get back on track when they were knocked down again Monday morning.
MARTA riders hit hard by months long route closures
As businesses open back up, those who rely on public transportation believe it's time MARTA did the same.
As businesses open back up, those who rely on public transportation believe it's time MARTA did the same.
Doctors, advocates urged communities of color to get screened for colon cancer
The death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has thrust the importance of regular colon exams into the spotlight.
The death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has thrust the importance of regular colon exams into the spotlight.
'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Gov. Kemp extends COVID-19 restrictions, executive orders
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two renewed executive orders regarding the coronavirus originally implemented in mid-March.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two renewed executive orders regarding the coronavirus originally implemented in mid-March.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Free online tool to help parents and students with virtual learning
Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE
Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE
27 poisoned by carbon monoxide at bunker rave party in Oslo
Up to 200 party-goers in their 20s and 30s had gathered in the bunker in the Norwegian capital for the rave, which used portable diesel generators to power lighting and sound systems.
Up to 200 party-goers in their 20s and 30s had gathered in the bunker in the Norwegian capital for the rave, which used portable diesel generators to power lighting and sound systems.
Some Publix stores end one-way aisle policy
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
Publix announced one-way aisles at some of its stores have been discontinued.
Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
France COVID-19 case surge threatens nationwide back-to-school plan
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
COVID-19 cases double at Georgia Tech in less than a week
On August 29, the institute logged 641 cases since March. Less than seven days ago, that number hovered around 300.
On August 29, the institute logged 641 cases since March. Less than seven days ago, that number hovered around 300.