Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands

Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.

Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus

New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.

Rockdale County postpones all fall high school sports to spring

Rockdale County public schools announced Friday they are postponing all fall high school sports to the second semester of the school years.

California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation

New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.

More than 3.2 million PPE, critical care supplies delivered to Georgia schools

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) say over three million PPE and critical supplies have been delivered to Georgia schools as students head back to school.

Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Jacksonville deputy passes away from COVID-19 related illness

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.

Atlanta's TSA employees concerned about new COVID-19 policy

The Transportation Security Administration's coronavirus policy just changed and agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sent FOX 5 anonymous emails, concerned the administration is putting coworkers at risk.

Georgia man accused of hoarding face masks, price-gouging

A Georgia businessman is accused of hoarding face masks as the COVID-19 pandemic spread in the U.S. and of price-gouging by selling them for about double what he paid, U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak said Thursday.

‘You just brought it home’: Environmental virologist explains how phones make virus germs mobile

While many Americans have been keeping their hands clean to avoid transferring bacteria during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Charles Gerba warns that phones, which are essentially an extension of ourselves, are actually “mobile germ devices.”

HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end

With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.

Deaths in Georgia from COVID-19 surpass 4,000

The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Georgia has surpassed 4,000 on Thursday, state health officials report.

Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey

The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Fragile time:' Former Buccaneer Akeem Spence calls for NFL to cancel season amid pandemic

Akeem Spence isn't a player that's ever made the big NFL money. Despite that, the former Buccaneers defensive tackle is giving up his chance to play for an eighth season.