Georgia governor likely to call special session to fix relief bill, address budget
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to fix a procedural issue with a bill he signed this week offering tax relief for those who received federal disaster relief or assistance following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to fix a procedural issue with a bill he signed this week offering tax relief for those who received federal disaster relief or assistance following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Bracing for a 'perfect storm,' doctors urge Americans to get a flu shot soon
For those on the fence about getting a flu shot, pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava said this year the vaccine might be needed more than ever.
For those on the fence about getting a flu shot, pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava said this year the vaccine might be needed more than ever.
Georgia surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 cases, 5th U.S. state to do so
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia surpassed 200,000 on Wednesday.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia surpassed 200,000 on Wednesday.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Student at Sixes Elementary School tests positive for COVID-19
Officials say a second-grade student at Sixes Elementary School in Cherokee County has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials say a second-grade student at Sixes Elementary School in Cherokee County has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Can you get the coronavirus twice?
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
5 Marietta City Schools employees test positive for COVID-19
Marietta City Schools started their school year online Tuesday as officials said five employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Marietta City Schools started their school year online Tuesday as officials said five employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts
As the COVID-19 crisis has spread to all reaches of the country, with escalating deaths and little sense of endgame, a chasm has grown between the president and the experts.
As the COVID-19 crisis has spread to all reaches of the country, with escalating deaths and little sense of endgame, a chasm has grown between the president and the experts.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
COVID-19 complicates cancer treatment for thousands of patients
The novel coronavirus upended a retired firefighter's cancer treatment plan. But, Len Archer has found a way to get the care he needs by switching to another facility just a six-hour drive from his new home in Florida.
The novel coronavirus upended a retired firefighter's cancer treatment plan. But, Len Archer has found a way to get the care he needs by switching to another facility just a six-hour drive from his new home in Florida.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Atlanta police won't respond to minor accidents due to pandemic
The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus. Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.
The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus. Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.
No masks, no distance: Coronavirus pandemic wedding horrors for vendors
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.