Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Georgia Tech scientists builds UV light boxes to clean PPEs
A group at Georgia Tech aims to help first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with some new devices.
A group at Georgia Tech aims to help first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with some new devices.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
Group serving seniors urges Gov. Kemp to mandate masks statewide
LeadingAge Georgia said residents in long-term care facilities feel lonely and isolated after sheltering in place for months.
LeadingAge Georgia said residents in long-term care facilities feel lonely and isolated after sheltering in place for months.
Floyd County switches course, will resume in-person classes at all but 3 schools
In a Friday morning school board work session, Floyd County School District leaders said in-person classes would resume Monday at all but three of the district’s 17 schools.
In a Friday morning school board work session, Floyd County School District leaders said in-person classes would resume Monday at all but three of the district’s 17 schools.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 deaths across world surpass 700,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when children are preparing to return to school and COVID-19 cases are surging across the U.S.
The milestone comes at a time when children are preparing to return to school and COVID-19 cases are surging across the U.S.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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
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
"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."
Gwinnett County teachers protest district's plan for in-person learning
A divide Thursday night between Gwinnett County parents and teachers on children returning to the classroom next week.
A divide Thursday night between Gwinnett County parents and teachers on children returning to the classroom next week.
Cobb County School Board member under fire for use of offensive term
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
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
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.