Pandemic worsens home care shortage, leaving many seniors in limbo
The pandemic has exacerbated a long-running shortage of home health aids, leaving many older Americans struggling to find assistance. One Georgia home health agency owner says she is having to turn away dozens of new clients because there is no one to cover their shifts.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Fired Piedmont ER doc explains why he refused vaccine mandate
The only Georgia physician known to be fired for defying a COVID vaccine mandate insisted he’s not an anti-vaxxer.
‘Can I hug you?’ COVID-19 survivor returns to personally thank ICU staff
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Educator teaches from hospital as son recovers from life-threatening battle with COVID-19
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
DeKalb Fire, Health Departments vaccinate 400 homebound residents
Members of the DeKalb County Board of Health Department, along with Fire Rescue, traveled to about 400 homebound people to administer COVID-19 vaccine.
Douglas County ICU workers honored for dedication during pandemic
The past year has been hard on everyone, particularly the dedicated members of the frontline healthcare industry.
Georgia members of Hindu organization send supplies to COVID-ravaged India
Members of SEWA International in Georgia have spent the last few weeks raising money for resources to send to COVID-ravaged India.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers
Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Young ICU nurse looks back on the early days of the pandemic
Ashlynn Peters was just beginning her nursing career when the pandemic began. Her ICU experience will stick with her for decades.
North Texas company donates new cars to four COVID frontline workers
Christmas came a little early for four people who are on the frontlines of COVID care in the form of a new car.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
'Meals of Love' deliveries could be in jeopardy for SW Atlanta senior center
A COVID-19 relief grant allowed a nonprofit organization to provide hot meals Friendship Tower, but it is set to expire.
CDC report finds adults with COVID-19 'twice as likely' to report dining at restaurants before falling ill
In a study conducted in July, the agency found that adults in their sample group with COVID-19 were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results.
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.
National Church Residences providing free meals to Atlanta seniors
This is an especially challenging time for seniors in our community. The elimination of certain Marta routes and reduction in Ride Shares has made it difficult for some to get around. Others are afraid to leave the house for fear of contracting COVID-19. A non-profit is doing its part to make sure some seniors in the Atlanta area don't go hungry.
PPE sanitizing site up and running in Atlanta
With masks in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic, those on the front lines in Georgia now have a way to sanitize their masks for reuse.