California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
3 Arizona teachers test positive for COVID-19 after sharing summer school classroom, 1 passes away
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Atlanta mayor rolls back city reopening plan to Phase 1
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an order Friday evening, rolling back the city's reopening plans.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an order Friday evening, rolling back the city's reopening plans.
Georgia COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, breaking new records
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
Georgia sets new single-day COVID-19 case record
Statewide, the number of coronavirus cases increased by 4,484 in the last 24 hours, standing at 111,211 as of Friday.
Statewide, the number of coronavirus cases increased by 4,484 in the last 24 hours, standing at 111,211 as of Friday.
Georgia World Congress Center to be reactivated for COVID-19 patient overflow as case numbers rise
Gov. Brian Kemp and state officials announced Friday plans to reactivate the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) temporary medical facility standing by for COVID-19 patients.
Gov. Brian Kemp and state officials announced Friday plans to reactivate the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) temporary medical facility standing by for COVID-19 patients.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
Savannah superintendent: It's still unsafe to reopen schools
Soaring coronavirus infections in Georgia have made it unsafe to reopen classrooms for Savannah-area public school students in the fall, the local school superintendent said Friday.
Soaring coronavirus infections in Georgia have made it unsafe to reopen classrooms for Savannah-area public school students in the fall, the local school superintendent said Friday.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
‘STOP GETTING TESTED’ for COVID-19, Ohio lawmaker tells public
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Medical group releases chart ranking activities based on COVID-19 risk
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Lack of ICU beds amid spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Medical professionals said they believe the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations will eventually overwhelm the healthcare infrastructure.
Medical professionals said they believe the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations will eventually overwhelm the healthcare infrastructure.
Florida man mists hydrogen peroxide over Wauchula streets to combat COVID-19
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.