Data shows new COVID-19 cases steadily climbing in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports a continuation in the steady increase of confirmed coronavirus cases. More than 3,000 new cases have been added each day this week, the GPDH reports. Nearly one in ten tests administered since the start of the pandemic have returned positive.
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports a continuation in the steady increase of confirmed coronavirus cases. More than 3,000 new cases have been added each day this week, the GPDH reports. Nearly one in ten tests administered since the start of the pandemic have returned positive.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
Douglas County schools to start year with remote learning for all students
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
Publix announces face covering requirement for all stores, starting July 21
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Arkansas to require face masks to combat coronavirus surge
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Georgia unemployment rate drops in June, unemployment claims down
Georgia's unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in June as the state continues to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia's unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in June as the state continues to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Fulton County student raising money to supply every student with mask for fall
A rising Fulton County Public Schools senior is working to make sure every student has a mask for the fall, despite the district's decision to make masks optional.
A rising Fulton County Public Schools senior is working to make sure every student has a mask for the fall, despite the district's decision to make masks optional.
Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Emory University student collecting used smart devices to connect seniors with telehealth
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
Atlanta seminary leases iPads for virtual fall semester
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.
As a mother, a Fulton County high school teacher, and a staff member at Sankofa United Church of Christ, Connie Moran does everything she can to avoid exposure to COIVD-19.