COVID-19 in Georgia: Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Announce Plans To Extend Public Health State Of EmergencyGeorgia officials extend public health state of emergency from April 13, 2020 to May 13, 2020 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
GA Reports Largest Single-Day Coronavirus Death TollGeorgia had 100 new deaths reported Tuesday at noon due to coronavirus, the largest single day toll, bringing the total number to 329.
Bill Gates Vows To Spend Billions To Develop A COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Our Early Money Can Accelerate Things'Microsoft co-founder and philanthropic billionaire Bill Gates says his foundation will invest billions to fund factories that will develop a vaccine to stop COVID-19.
As Hospitals Enforce Strict Coronavirus Visitation Rules, Parents See Their Newborns With FacetimeWhen Shelby Law gave birth to her baby seven weeks early in late March, she and her husband freely visited their newborn in the Northside Cherokee Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Camden, Georgia. But three days later, the hospital changed its policies to suspend all visitors to its special care nurseries amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Prevention & TreatmentThe Centers for Disease Control has a whole page of information dealing with Coronavirus.
Butts Co. Sheriff Looking For Murder Suspect And Person In "Grave Danger"The Butts County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for murder and aggravated assault and a person they say he may be holding against her will.
Stopping The COVID-19 Spread: Gov. Kemp Issues Guidance For Retailers, Consumers At ATMs And Points Of PurchaseGovernor Brian Kemp releases consumer and business guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus when using ATMs and making purchases.
COVID-19: CVS Health Opens Drive-Thru Rapid Testing Site at Georgia TechGovernor Brian Kemp announces rapid drive-through COVID-19 testing at Georgia Tech through partnership with CVS.
DeKalb Parks To Serve Snacks During Spring BreakChildren can pick up free snacks during Spring Break at several recreation centers around DeKalb County.
'Reckless Mandate;' Tybee Island Mayor Assails Governor's Decision To Reopen The State's BeachesIn an effort to curb the coronavirus, the city council voted to close the beaches March 20. The town's good intentions were upended on Thursday when Gov. Brian P. Kemp issued a statewide shelter-in-place executive order which supersedes all local orders relating to coronavirus -- and also opened up the state's beaches.
Even In A Pandemic, Many Elderly Americans Are Carrying On As UsualWhile not as severe, many elderly Americans are flouting shelter-in-place directives and carrying on as usual. They're hitting stores, visiting family and inviting over friends and neighbors.
Bronx Zoo Tiger Tests Positive For CoronavirusA tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York, Nadia, has become the first of her kind to test positive for the coronavirus.
COVID-19: Atlanta-Area Doctors Discuss How To Handle Anxiety, Stress During The PandemicAs the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb, Psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Hoffman said it’s sparking more fear and panic in his patients than he’s seen in his 40 years of practice.
COVID-19: Georgia Issues Executive Order Authorizing Sheriffs To Enforce Business ClosuresHours before the statewide shelter in place takes effect, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order deputizing sheriffs, giving them the authority to enforce business closures.