Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
Spike in hospitalizations overnight has Georgia nearing record-setting levels, data shows
After four days of seeing decreases in hospitalizations, state health officials reported a spike in the number of beds being used in Georgia. It is the second-highest day for current hospitalizations since the coronavirus pandemic began, state data showed.
After four days of seeing decreases in hospitalizations, state health officials reported a spike in the number of beds being used in Georgia. It is the second-highest day for current hospitalizations since the coronavirus pandemic began, state data showed.
Morgan County football suspends football practice after 3 COVID-19 cases
Morgan County High School football is putting their offseason work on hold because of three positive COVID-19 test results. Morgan County football coach Bill Malone sent an email on Sunday saying the team has experienced a confirmed case, and practice will be suspended for the next five days.
Morgan County High School football is putting their offseason work on hold because of three positive COVID-19 test results. Morgan County football coach Bill Malone sent an email on Sunday saying the team has experienced a confirmed case, and practice will be suspended for the next five days.
Chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore dies of COVID-19
Dr. Joseph J. Costa who served as the chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore passed away over the weekend from COVID-19.
Dr. Joseph J. Costa who served as the chief of critical care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore passed away over the weekend from COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is getting his own bobblehead
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
NFL cancels all preseason games this year
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
Business economists sketch a more hopeful outlook
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
Alameda County sheriff's technician who died of COVID-19 leaves behind 13 grandchildren
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
Final day of mediation for Atlanta mayor, Georgia governor
Monday, July 27, is the final day of mediation for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Governor Brian Kemp who are set to meet in court on Tuesday.
Monday, July 27, is the final day of mediation for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Governor Brian Kemp who are set to meet in court on Tuesday.
9-year-old Florida girl becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in the state, report says
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
Gwinnett County teachers demand option to work from home
Hundreds of Gwinnett County School teachers are demanding the school system give them an option to work from home or in person for the upcoming school year. Gwinnett teachers are expected to return to work this Wednesday.
Hundreds of Gwinnett County School teachers are demanding the school system give them an option to work from home or in person for the upcoming school year. Gwinnett teachers are expected to return to work this Wednesday.
More than 2 dozen NJ lifeguards test positive for coronavirus
Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.
Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
DeKalb County mask mandate begins
DeKalb County is the latest county to enforce a mask ordinance that went into effect Saturday morning. It's part of the county's "No Mask No Service" campaign.
DeKalb County is the latest county to enforce a mask ordinance that went into effect Saturday morning. It's part of the county's "No Mask No Service" campaign.
Many Americans should be getting $1,200 checks in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Jon Ossoff awaiting COVID-19 results after wife tests positive for virus
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.
Gov. Kemp extends State of Emergency, Public Health Emergency
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Friday extending the State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency for all of Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Friday extending the State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency for all of Georgia.
Save Our Stages Act could give much-needed help to struggling music venues
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
CDC survey finds 35% report COVID-19 symptoms 2-3 weeks after positive test — including young adults
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.