CDC revises guidelines for COVID-19 testing
The Centers for Disease Control published its revised COVID-19 testing guidelines on Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control published its revised COVID-19 testing guidelines on Monday.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
Air marshal says he was asked to remove his American flag face covering
An airline passenger who had an American flag on a face covering was told he could not board a Frontier jet.
An airline passenger who had an American flag on a face covering was told he could not board a Frontier jet.
Powerful new project highlights Americans who have beaten COVID-19
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Woman says thieves preyed on her mom while she was in the hospital with COVID-19
A woman says thieves preyed on her mother while she was in the hospital battling COVID-19.
A woman says thieves preyed on her mother while she was in the hospital battling COVID-19.
14-year-old Georgia girl dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
A 14-year-old Habersham County girl died from the coronavirus, state officials confirmed on Tuesday.
A 14-year-old Habersham County girl died from the coronavirus, state officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Georgia high school garners praise from U.S. Education Secretary
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shared her take on the national mask mandate debate as she toured Forsyth Central High School on Tuesday.
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos shared her take on the national mask mandate debate as she toured Forsyth Central High School on Tuesday.
Psychologist shares tips for overcoming 'pandemic fatigue'
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Georgia State quarterback dealing with heart condition related to COVID-19
Georgia State quarterback Mikele Colasurdo is staying optimistic, despite having to miss this season because of a heart-related condition caused by COVID-19.
Georgia State quarterback Mikele Colasurdo is staying optimistic, despite having to miss this season because of a heart-related condition caused by COVID-19.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
How does one Cumming restaurant open during the pandemic and immediately see booming business?
The Welsh emigrant credits word of mouth and a lack of quality options for British delicacies.
The Welsh emigrant credits word of mouth and a lack of quality options for British delicacies.
COVID-19 a common issue for voters nationwide, focus groups show
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.