Georgia man donates plasma after hard-fought battle with COVID-19
Clay Bentley fought for his life against COVID-19. Now, he's donating plasma to help Georgians win their battle against this deadly virus..
Clay Bentley fought for his life against COVID-19. Now, he's donating plasma to help Georgians win their battle against this deadly virus..
Psychiatrist warns COVID-19 can cause agitation, behavioral changes in some Alzheimer's patients
A Georgia psychiatrist warns COVID-19 may trigger cognitive and behavioral changes in assisted living residents with Alzheimer's disease.
A Georgia psychiatrist warns COVID-19 may trigger cognitive and behavioral changes in assisted living residents with Alzheimer's disease.
Georgia hospital sees jump in COVID-19 deaths, signs of hope
Five weeks into a major outbreak of COVID-19 that has claimed 76 patients, an Albany, Georgia, hospital is seeing signs it may be turning a corner.
Five weeks into a major outbreak of COVID-19 that has claimed 76 patients, an Albany, Georgia, hospital is seeing signs it may be turning a corner.
Coronavirus changing how Georgia families say goodbye, grieve
COVID-19 robbed the woman's three children of the chance to be with her when she died, and kept them from being able to mourn her with the people who loved her.
COVID-19 robbed the woman's three children of the chance to be with her when she died, and kept them from being able to mourn her with the people who loved her.
Georgia hospital tests donor plasma treatment for coronavirus patients
As part of a new study, two critically-ill COVID-19 patients at a Georgia hospital were given plasma collected from a survivor of the virus.
As part of a new study, two critically-ill COVID-19 patients at a Georgia hospital were given plasma collected from a survivor of the virus.
Emory Hospital develops coronavirus antibody blood test
A new blood test developed by researchers at Emory University may help pinpoint who has been infected by coronavirus in the past.
A new blood test developed by researchers at Emory University may help pinpoint who has been infected by coronavirus in the past.
Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
Hit hard by coronavirus, Georgia hospital sees 'light at the end of the tunnel'
A month into a challenging outbreak of COVID-19, a southwest Georgia hospital may be finally turning a corner.
A month into a challenging outbreak of COVID-19, a southwest Georgia hospital may be finally turning a corner.
Atlanta ICU nurse shares tips for cleaning, handling masks
Researchers have found COVID-19 can survive on the outside of a surgical mask for up to 7 days. That mean you need to be careful when removing your mask, to avoid picking up the virus. Atlanta critical care nurse specialist Barbara McLean shares her tips on how to safely handle and clean your masks.
Researchers have found COVID-19 can survive on the outside of a surgical mask for up to 7 days. That mean you need to be careful when removing your mask, to avoid picking up the virus. Atlanta critical care nurse specialist Barbara McLean shares her tips on how to safely handle and clean your masks.
Georgia hospitals prepare for surge of COVID-19 cases
As of Monday afternoon, more than 1,300 Georgians were hospitalized with complications of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Health.
As of Monday afternoon, more than 1,300 Georgians were hospitalized with complications of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Health.
Doctor on coronavirus: 'You will probably not die but still can become very sick'
How will COVID-19 affect you, if you do contract the virus? An infectious diseases physician says this new virus causes a spectrum of illness, from flu-like symptoms to critical complications. She warns younger people are telling her it's "the worst thing that's ever happened to them."
How will COVID-19 affect you, if you do contract the virus? An infectious diseases physician says this new virus causes a spectrum of illness, from flu-like symptoms to critical complications. She warns younger people are telling her it's "the worst thing that's ever happened to them."
Atlanta nurse returns from Japan to help in coronavirus fight
Brianna Alvarez was on the trip of a lifetime in Japan. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta OR nurse and her husband JT Masci were teaching English at a school in Nagoya. They had hoped to stay 18 months. Then, their plans changed as a dangerous new virus surfaced in Asia.
Brianna Alvarez was on the trip of a lifetime in Japan. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta OR nurse and her husband JT Masci were teaching English at a school in Nagoya. They had hoped to stay 18 months. Then, their plans changed as a dangerous new virus surfaced in Asia.
Atlanta woman says coronavirus left her fighting to breathe
Juli St George is a healthy 45-year-old Atlanta mother of two. She says COVID-19 left her fighting for every breath.
Juli St George is a healthy 45-year-old Atlanta mother of two. She says COVID-19 left her fighting for every breath.
Georgia cancer patient 'shelters-in-place' to ward off coronavirus
Anne Luhr of Marietta is staying close to home these days, which is a little challenge for an extrovert, used to being on the go. She is among those Governor Brian Kemp ordered to stay indoors with his limited "shelter-in-place" executive order.
Anne Luhr of Marietta is staying close to home these days, which is a little challenge for an extrovert, used to being on the go. She is among those Governor Brian Kemp ordered to stay indoors with his limited "shelter-in-place" executive order.
See how flattening the curve in Georgia could save thousands of lives
Many of us are just beginning to understand what sheltering-in-place looks like and feels like. But a new online tool by the group "Coronavirus Act Now" projects what could happen to our hospitals
Many of us are just beginning to understand what sheltering-in-place looks like and feels like. But a new online tool by the group "Coronavirus Act Now" projects what could happen to our hospitals
Atlanta pastor shares coronavirus battle
Scott Armstrong rarely gets sick. So, when the 48-year-old Atlanta pastor began to experience fatigue and body aches, he wasn't too worried. Then, the cough set in. Eleven days later, Armstrong says he's finally turning a corner in his battle with COVID-19.
Scott Armstrong rarely gets sick. So, when the 48-year-old Atlanta pastor began to experience fatigue and body aches, he wasn't too worried. Then, the cough set in. Eleven days later, Armstrong says he's finally turning a corner in his battle with COVID-19.
State investigates complaint VA using company that's 'putting the lives of our veterans in harm's way'
Critics question a decision by the Atlanta VA Medical Center for how it transports veterans, claiming the VA could be putting lives at risk, especially during this vulnerable time.
Critics question a decision by the Atlanta VA Medical Center for how it transports veterans, claiming the VA could be putting lives at risk, especially during this vulnerable time.
Nursing homes and assisted living communities are strengthening screening and visitation rules
Nursing homes and assisted living centers are stiffening screening and visitation rules. For some , the honor system is history. Visitors will face thermometers , kioks and even more questions.
Nursing homes and assisted living centers are stiffening screening and visitation rules. For some , the honor system is history. Visitors will face thermometers , kioks and even more questions.
Georgia dentist raises coronavirus concerns
Leaning over the open mouths of patients every day, Dr. Alex Rodriguez says his staff at Inman Park Dentistry goes through hundreds of protective masks a month.
Leaning over the open mouths of patients every day, Dr. Alex Rodriguez says his staff at Inman Park Dentistry goes through hundreds of protective masks a month.
Georgia nursing care facilities scramble to get ready for COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is a major threat to older adults, especially those with chronic health problems. In Georgia, hundreds of nursing care facilities are scrambling to protect their vulnerable patients from the virus.
The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is a major threat to older adults, especially those with chronic health problems. In Georgia, hundreds of nursing care facilities are scrambling to protect their vulnerable patients from the virus.