Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications

Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. 

The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off

As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.

Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say

Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.

Doctors testing heartburn drug for COVID-19 treatment

The active ingredient found in heartburn medication, famotidine, is being studied as a possible treatment to fight COVID-19.

Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow

“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.

DeSantis says he wants to get unemployment 'checks out' amid criticism

Democratic lawmakers Monday continued to press Gov. Ron DeSantis to boost unemployment benefits for Floridians left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic

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The State of Florida has paid out nearly 50 percent of all unemployment claims, but many still do not have their claims processed or have discovered it has been denied.

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A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after being forced out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Burlinesses waiting to see if Florida will reopen this week
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Florida's stay at home order is scheduled to end on Thursday, but it remains unclear if the state will extend the order.

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday

Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.

Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.