Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Georgia making progress in COVID-19 fight, but challenges remain
Six months into the pandemic, microbiologist and immunologist Amber Schmidtke, who is breaking down the Georgia numbers for her newsletter and podcast, is seeing some encouraging trends.
Six months into the pandemic, microbiologist and immunologist Amber Schmidtke, who is breaking down the Georgia numbers for her newsletter and podcast, is seeing some encouraging trends.
Atlanta entrepreneur battles food insecurity with community fridges
An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it easier for the neighborhood to get food. The "Free99Fridge" started only two months ago and it's already helping the community.
An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it easier for the neighborhood to get food. The "Free99Fridge" started only two months ago and it's already helping the community.
Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party
Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.
Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.
4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say
Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
1-year-old Georgia boy dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
COVID-19 concerns cause months long delays for jury trials
Jury trials and most grand jury proceedings have been paused since March in Georgia due to concerns of spreading COVID-19.
Jury trials and most grand jury proceedings have been paused since March in Georgia due to concerns of spreading COVID-19.
CDC quietly changes COVID-19 testing guidance, triggering criticism
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Loved ones gather to remember COVID-19 victims send message to Governor Kemp
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in Georgia approaches 5,400, Jana Johnson Davis believes it’s important to focus on the names behind the coronavirus numbers. She and other members of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives started the "Loved Ones, Not Numbers" Campaign---an effort to recognize the Georgians who have died since the virus hit the U.S. six months ago.
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in Georgia approaches 5,400, Jana Johnson Davis believes it’s important to focus on the names behind the coronavirus numbers. She and other members of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives started the "Loved Ones, Not Numbers" Campaign---an effort to recognize the Georgians who have died since the virus hit the U.S. six months ago.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
American man faces jail, $500K fine for repeated violation of Canadian border restriction
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherokee County high schools to reopen in-person learning
Three Cherokee County high schools will reopen in-person learning next week after closing due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Three Cherokee County high schools will reopen in-person learning next week after closing due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
UGA students demand cheaper meal plans due to COVID-19 adjustments
Several students at the University of Georgia are frustrated with changes the school has made to the dining experience out of coronavirus health and safety concerns.
Several students at the University of Georgia are frustrated with changes the school has made to the dining experience out of coronavirus health and safety concerns.