Former CDC heads criticize Trump administration for undercutting agency
Four former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directors are criticizing the Trump administration for undermining the Atlanta-based agency's pandemic response.
Four former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directors are criticizing the Trump administration for undermining the Atlanta-based agency's pandemic response.
At least 31 percent of children tested in Florida are positive for COVID-19: report
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
WNBA MVP with Lyme disease pens open letter after league denies season exemption amid COVID-19 pandemic
WNBA MVP Elena Donne wrote an open letter detailing how the league denied her request to be exempted from playing in the upcoming season despite battling Lyme disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WNBA MVP Elena Donne wrote an open letter detailing how the league denied her request to be exempted from playing in the upcoming season despite battling Lyme disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
COVID-19 concerns cause continuing air travel woes at Atlanta airport
Just as some travelers began to once again board flights, mask and all, new COVID-19 cases are putting a damper on the comeback for air travel.
Just as some travelers began to once again board flights, mask and all, new COVID-19 cases are putting a damper on the comeback for air travel.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Alabama to require face masks as coronavirus surges in state
Alabama will begin requiring face masks in public as health officials try to quell a surge of new coronavirus cases that are filling up hospitals, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday.
Alabama will begin requiring face masks in public as health officials try to quell a surge of new coronavirus cases that are filling up hospitals, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
A third of all new COVID-19 cases in Georgia come from 6 metro Atlanta counties, data suggests
Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Hall, and Clayton counties make up about a third of all new daily confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia, according to recent trends in data provided by the state.
Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Hall, and Clayton counties make up about a third of all new daily confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia, according to recent trends in data provided by the state.
NY Gov. Cuomo pledges PPE, hand sanitizer to Atlanta
The city of Atlanta is set to receive thousands of pieces of PPE equipment from New York, as efforts to fight against COVID-19 continue.
The city of Atlanta is set to receive thousands of pieces of PPE equipment from New York, as efforts to fight against COVID-19 continue.
5 Carrollton HS football players test positive for COVID-19, quarantined
Officials say the players were exposed to COVID-19 during a GHSA-sanctioned "dead week."
Officials say the players were exposed to COVID-19 during a GHSA-sanctioned "dead week."
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Deputy's positive COVID-19 case leads to Athens-Clarke County judicial emergency
A Superior Court judge has declared a judicial emergency after an Athens-Clarke County deputy tested positive for COVID-19.
A Superior Court judge has declared a judicial emergency after an Athens-Clarke County deputy tested positive for COVID-19.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
The pandemic-delayed July 15 tax day has arrived: Here’s what you need to know
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.