CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
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.
Movie theaters begin to reopen in metro Atlanta
The popcorn is popping again at some movie theaters in metro Atlanta.
The popcorn is popping again at some movie theaters in metro Atlanta.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
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
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
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.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
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
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.
AMC theaters reopening in metro Atlanta, offering special rate
Movies are coming back to the big screen at select theaters in Georgia.
Movies are coming back to the big screen at select theaters in Georgia.
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.
Teachers could stay in classroom despite COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."
Gov. Kemp defends Georgia's handling of coronavirus
Governor Brian Kemp defended Georgia's handling of the coronavirus pandemic at a press conference Wednesday, days after the latest numbers from President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force showed Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
Governor Brian Kemp defended Georgia's handling of the coronavirus pandemic at a press conference Wednesday, days after the latest numbers from President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force showed Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
UGA students debate COVID-19 safety before the first day of class
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
Shira Alperin is afraid to attend the first day of class Thursday at the University of Georgia. The 18-year-old freshman said the crowds of unmasked students she photographed Monday have left her nervous about setting foot in a classroom or a dining hall.
This document can help you call the shots, if you become critically ill
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.