'Too many are selfish': US nears 5 million coronavirus cases
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Baby boomers score lower on cognitive functioning than members of previous generations, study finds
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Decatur High School cancels fall sports through September 25th
Decatur High School is canceling all of their fall athletics events -- including high school football -- through at least September 25th. The school made the announcement on Tuesday according to a post on their website.
Decatur High School is canceling all of their fall athletics events -- including high school football -- through at least September 25th. The school made the announcement on Tuesday according to a post on their website.
Majority of Millennials, Gen Z wear masks in public, survey suggests
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
Gwinnett County schools announce plan for students to return to classrooms
Some Gwinnett County students will be given the option to go back to classrooms starting at the end of August under the new plan.
Some Gwinnett County students will be given the option to go back to classrooms starting at the end of August under the new plan.
Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
Number of people still uncomfortable going to doctor during pandemic
Recent studies have shown that a large percentage of people are still uncomfortable going to the doctor in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Recent studies have shown that a large percentage of people are still uncomfortable going to the doctor in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools struggling to reopen safely assuming a higher profile in the talks.
Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools struggling to reopen safely assuming a higher profile in the talks.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge
Putting your child on the bus for the first day of school is always a leap of faith for a parent. Now, on top of the usual worries about youngsters adjusting to new teachers and classmates, there’s COVID-19.
Putting your child on the bus for the first day of school is always a leap of faith for a parent. Now, on top of the usual worries about youngsters adjusting to new teachers and classmates, there’s COVID-19.
Marietta schools begin virtual learning
Marietta City Schools are starting school on Tuesday with virtual learning. Superintendent Grant Rivera said the district had planned to give parents the option of either virtual or in-person learning.
Marietta City Schools are starting school on Tuesday with virtual learning. Superintendent Grant Rivera said the district had planned to give parents the option of either virtual or in-person learning.
West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in DeKalb County
DeKalb County officials say they've found the first mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile virus for 2020 at three places in the county.
DeKalb County officials say they've found the first mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile virus for 2020 at three places in the county.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
Former Atlanta council member shares message with the public after COVID-19 recovery
Kwanza Hall thought his drawer full of vitamins and immune-boosting supplements, combined with a rigorous disinfecting routine, social distancing and face-covering usage would ward off COVID-19, but he still contracted the virus sometime around the Fourth of July.
Kwanza Hall thought his drawer full of vitamins and immune-boosting supplements, combined with a rigorous disinfecting routine, social distancing and face-covering usage would ward off COVID-19, but he still contracted the virus sometime around the Fourth of July.
FDA: 4 manufacturers to phase out potentially harmful substance commonly found in fast-food containers
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Temporary Medical Unit reopens at Georgia World Congress Center
The Temporary Medical Unit reopened at the Georgia World Congress Center at noon Monday. Governor Brian Kemp announced the state would reopen the center last week as part of an effort to free up general hospital bed space.
The Temporary Medical Unit reopened at the Georgia World Congress Center at noon Monday. Governor Brian Kemp announced the state would reopen the center last week as part of an effort to free up general hospital bed space.