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.
Understanding record surge in coronavirus infections
Mercer University microbiology professor Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., has quietly built up a following across the state, of everyday Georgians trying to make sense of the pandemic.
Mercer University microbiology professor Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., has quietly built up a following across the state, of everyday Georgians trying to make sense of the pandemic.
Mom and her special needs child adjust to pandemic life
Like many of us, Ebony Holt is working from home. She's been doing so for months. But she has a new co-worker in her home office. He son Jaylon.
Like many of us, Ebony Holt is working from home. She's been doing so for months. But she has a new co-worker in her home office. He son Jaylon.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to surgery delays
Nando Hogan says everyone kept asking him if he was nervous about his surgery to remove some broken pieces of bone from his knee.
Nando Hogan says everyone kept asking him if he was nervous about his surgery to remove some broken pieces of bone from his knee.
How to ease mask-related skin problems
Wearing a mask is a must for many Americans, but covering your face in the summer heat can wreak havoc on your skin.
Wearing a mask is a must for many Americans, but covering your face in the summer heat can wreak havoc on your skin.
Dental practices reopen to routine care amid both relief and caution
Dental practices across Georgia are reopening for routine care. But one dentist warns, "These are obviously not normal times."
Dental practices across Georgia are reopening for routine care. But one dentist warns, "These are obviously not normal times."
Staff at Georgia senior facility head home after 75-day lockdown
There will be smiles and, perhaps, a few tears Saturday, as about 75 staff members of the Park Springs Life Plan Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, are reunited with their friends and families for the first time since April 1, 2020.
There will be smiles and, perhaps, a few tears Saturday, as about 75 staff members of the Park Springs Life Plan Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, are reunited with their friends and families for the first time since April 1, 2020.
ICU staff help COVID-19 patient stay connected with his family
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
Coronavirus pandemic hits black Georgians hard
Nikema Williams proudly wears her "COVID-19 survivor" T-shirt. But, when the Georgia State Senator got sick back in March, there were moments she worried she wasn't going to make it.
Nikema Williams proudly wears her "COVID-19 survivor" T-shirt. But, when the Georgia State Senator got sick back in March, there were moments she worried she wasn't going to make it.
COVID-19 infections may be rising again in Georgia
Five weeks after Georgia became the first U.S. to lift shelter-in-place restrictions, COVID-19 infections may be increasing again. Still, one Emory public health expert cautions it may be too soon to say if the trend will continue.
Five weeks after Georgia became the first U.S. to lift shelter-in-place restrictions, COVID-19 infections may be increasing again. Still, one Emory public health expert cautions it may be too soon to say if the trend will continue.
Race to develop COVID-19 vaccine heats up
One of the country's leading coronavirus experts says the US could have a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January of 2021. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the company behind one of the frontrunner vaccine, Moderna Therapeutics, could begin producing millions of doses months before we know for certain whether the vaccine works.
One of the country's leading coronavirus experts says the US could have a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January of 2021. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the company behind one of the frontrunner vaccine, Moderna Therapeutics, could begin producing millions of doses months before we know for certain whether the vaccine works.
COVID-19 gut symptoms may be sign of more severe illness
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Experts warn protests could trigger surge in COVID-19 infections
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we work
Gone, at least for now, are most in-person staff meetings and shared office spaces.
Gone, at least for now, are most in-person staff meetings and shared office spaces.
As COVID-19 cases plateau, Georgians consider widening their coronavirus circles
As Georgia COVID-19 cases seem to plateau, residents are wondering if it is time to widen their social circles.
As Georgia COVID-19 cases seem to plateau, residents are wondering if it is time to widen their social circles.
Connecting the COVID-19 dots: How contact tracing works
It's a scenario many of us may experience in the weeks and months ahead: we get a phone call from our health department, telling us we may have been exposed by someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
It's a scenario many of us may experience in the weeks and months ahead: we get a phone call from our health department, telling us we may have been exposed by someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Many kids face 'really sad' summer without camp
Summer camp is a rite of passage for millions of American youngsters. This year it's an experience many will miss because of COVID-19.
Summer camp is a rite of passage for millions of American youngsters. This year it's an experience many will miss because of COVID-19.
Is summer travel safe? Ask yourself these questions
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer travel season. But, this year, Americans are weighing whether hitting the beach or the mountains is safe in the middle of a pandemic. The CDC suggests asking yourself several questions to determine whether traveling is a good idea for your and your family.
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer travel season. But, this year, Americans are weighing whether hitting the beach or the mountains is safe in the middle of a pandemic. The CDC suggests asking yourself several questions to determine whether traveling is a good idea for your and your family.
COVID-19 takes devastating toll on Georgia nursing home
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Georgia's long-term care facilities. At Westbury Medical Care and Rehab in Jackson, Georgia, the staff had been preparing for months for this new virus. It slipped into the facility anyway.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Georgia's long-term care facilities. At Westbury Medical Care and Rehab in Jackson, Georgia, the staff had been preparing for months for this new virus. It slipped into the facility anyway.
Emory researchers find COVID-19 patients quickly develop immunity to virus
Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have found nearly all of the patients hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections developed antibodies against the novel virus within six days of testing positive for COVID-19.
Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have found nearly all of the patients hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections developed antibodies against the novel virus within six days of testing positive for COVID-19.