Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Georgia teacher faces long road back from coronavirus
Georgia teacher Yolanda Lawrence doesn't know how she contracted the new coronavirus, but it hit her hard. Four months later, she's still working to come back from the virus.
Georgia teacher Yolanda Lawrence doesn't know how she contracted the new coronavirus, but it hit her hard. Four months later, she's still working to come back from the virus.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Household dog in Tarrant County tests positive for COVID-19 after owners contract virus
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
The cost of COVID-19: Amid illness, Americans face heavy financial burden in testing and treatment
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
North Texas father and son survive COVID-19 together
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
Governor's office calls Atlanta mayor's face mask mandate 'unenforceable'
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Georgia sees dramatic rise in COVID-19 patients in hospitals
With 82% of Georgia’s critical care beds now in use, health systems across the state say they’re quickly nearing capacity as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
With 82% of Georgia’s critical care beds now in use, health systems across the state say they’re quickly nearing capacity as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
Georgia COVID-19 test percent positive unchanged from previous day
Georgia's percent positive from COVID-19 testing remained unchanged in the last 24 hours. While the increases in the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths remained steady, they were not as previous days, data showed.
Georgia's percent positive from COVID-19 testing remained unchanged in the last 24 hours. While the increases in the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths remained steady, they were not as previous days, data showed.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
‘Today is day 93’: People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Video captures woman throwing shoes at store employee after being asked to wear a mask
The incident happened at a Skechers store in Oklahoma.
The incident happened at a Skechers store in Oklahoma.
Murder charge filed against SoCal security guard accused of shooting non-mask wearing customer
A murder charge was filed Thursday against a Gardena market security guard who allegedly shot a customer who came into the store without a face mask.
A murder charge was filed Thursday against a Gardena market security guard who allegedly shot a customer who came into the store without a face mask.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Airborne COVID-19: What does it mean, how does it increase risk and what are the steps to stay safe?
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Tom Hanks on COVID-19, ‘Greyhound’ and wartime mentality
For many, Hanks’ contraction of COVID-19 was the first loud alarm bell that went off in the early days of the pandemic. If “America’s Dad” could get it, so could anyone. The decision to go public with their diagnoses, Hanks said in a recent interview, was twofold. He didn’t want any rumors about why the production was shut down. And if he was going to serve as an overdue public service announcement, so be it.
For many, Hanks’ contraction of COVID-19 was the first loud alarm bell that went off in the early days of the pandemic. If “America’s Dad” could get it, so could anyone. The decision to go public with their diagnoses, Hanks said in a recent interview, was twofold. He didn’t want any rumors about why the production was shut down. And if he was going to serve as an overdue public service announcement, so be it.