As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities

As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities

The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.

The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.

Top reasons for not receiving unemployment benefits yet

Top reasons for not receiving unemployment benefits yet

The nation’s unemployment rate is still above 10 percent. But Georgia is faring much better at around seven percent unemployment. But still, that’s a hardship for many people. 

The nation’s unemployment rate is still above 10 percent. But Georgia is faring much better at around seven percent unemployment. But still, that’s a hardship for many people. 

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly." 

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly." 

Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19

Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19

A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.

A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.

FDA puts the brakes on widening access to COVID-19 plasma treatments, at least for now

FDA puts the brakes on widening access to COVID-19 plasma treatments, at least for now

Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, believes that donated plasma saved his life. Tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients have received infusions of convalescent plasma collected from other coroanvirus survivors. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasreportedly chosen not to issue an emergency use authorization, which would widen the use of donor plasma, until there is more scientific evidence the treatment is effective.

Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, believes that donated plasma saved his life. Tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients have received infusions of convalescent plasma collected from other coroanvirus survivors. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasreportedly chosen not to issue an emergency use authorization, which would widen the use of donor plasma, until there is more scientific evidence the treatment is effective.

20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

Floyd County Schools switching to digital learning after multiple positive COVID-19 cases

Floyd County Schools switching to digital learning after multiple positive COVID-19 cases

All schools within the Floyd County Schools system will transition from in-person instruction to digital learning for at least two weeks, according to school officials. 

All schools within the Floyd County Schools system will transition from in-person instruction to digital learning for at least two weeks, according to school officials. 

NFHS Network aims to bring high school sports to the fans amid pandemic

NFHS Network aims to bring high school sports to the fans amid pandemic

In the age of COVID-19, many high school sports fans likely won't get to see their favorite teams play this season. Atlanta-based NFHS Network is trying to solve that problem.

In the age of COVID-19, many high school sports fans likely won't get to see their favorite teams play this season. Atlanta-based NFHS Network is trying to solve that problem.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.