No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
CDC adds new resources, tools for schools reopening in fall
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
As coronavirus cases surge, Georgia hospitals see large jump in patients
For the last two weeks, Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations have been steadily rising. A doctor working inside one of Atlanta's COVID-19 units is warning the problem is worsening.
For the last two weeks, Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations have been steadily rising. A doctor working inside one of Atlanta's COVID-19 units is warning the problem is worsening.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Flood of test supplies leads to record-setting day for new COVID-19 cases, GDPH reports
Friday set another record high in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases as reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health thanks in part to a new partnership with a North Carolina-based lab. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Mako Medical has entered into an agreement with Georgia to provide additional supplies and to process 10,000 COVID-19 tests a day.
Friday set another record high in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases as reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health thanks in part to a new partnership with a North Carolina-based lab. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Mako Medical has entered into an agreement with Georgia to provide additional supplies and to process 10,000 COVID-19 tests a day.
‘Massive reductions’: Trump signs executive orders to lower prescription drug costs
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
5-year-old boy among 9 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County Friday
A 5-year-old boy was among the nine new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County on Friday.
A 5-year-old boy was among the nine new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County on Friday.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
Concerns growing over long waits for coronavirus test results in Georgia
Thousands of people across the metro Atlanta area are awaiting their COVID-19 test results.
Thousands of people across the metro Atlanta area are awaiting their COVID-19 test results.
Man released from hospital after lengthy battle with COVID-19
A 22-year-old who nearly lost his life from the Coronavirus is now back at home.
A 22-year-old who nearly lost his life from the Coronavirus is now back at home.
Report from former CDC director’s health group examines how states fail to report key COVID-19 data
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Atlanta man faces long road back from coronavirus infection
At 47, Jeffrey Atkins figured he was relatively young and healthy.
At 47, Jeffrey Atkins figured he was relatively young and healthy.