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News Articles: coronavirus

Shelter-in-place orders have meant fewer in-person interactions, which in turn has led many to reassess their regular beauty and self-care practices.

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  • News

Beauty Behind Closed Doors: How Self-Care And Grooming Regimes Have Changed In Quarantine

Self-isolation and quarantine have recalibrated our habits, routines, and what we present to the world. For many lucky enough to still have a job,...

April 24, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Elizabeth Sherwood watches her son Johnathan play outside with his therapist Marco Perez.

Fight Or Flight Mode: How A Mother Fights For Her Son With Autism

Ever since Gov. Brian Kemp mandated shelter-in-place orders and moved classes to online learning to slow the spread of COVID-19, several families have...

April 24, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Mayors On Virus Response So Far

Friday on Political Rewind , mayors from across the state discuss how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic. How are municipal leaders responding...

April 24, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
EPA reminds people to only use disinfectant on surfaces.

EPA Says Only Use Disinfectant On Surfaces

The Environmental Protection Agency is reminding people to only use disinfectant on surfaces.

April 24, 2020
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  • Associated Press
President Donald J. Trump speaks at a White House press briefing.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Reversing Course, Even Trump Slams Kemp’s Reopening Plan

One day after calling Gov. Brian Kemp “a very capable man” who “knows what he’s doing,” President Trump joined the resounding chorus of critics opposed...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Unemployment Claims Top 1 Million

In the last month, the Georgia Department of Labor has processed 1,090,536 unemployment claims. That’s more than the last three years combined. But Gov....

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
CEO Mark Sussman said his app 'OurStreets', initially created to improve road safety, is now able to help people find toilet paper and other household essentials via crowdsourcing.

Trying To Find A Place To Buy Toilet Paper? There's An App For That

If you're running low on toilet paper and trying to find a place that still has it in stock, don't worry. There's an app for that.

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

What You Need To Know: Virtual Learning From A Teacher And Student Perspective

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
If you suspect that you have COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, you can now be screened virtually  through Augusta Univerisity's healthcare app.

Augusta University Provides Free Virtual COVID-19 Screenings

If you suspect you have COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, you can now be screened virtually through Augusta University's healthcare app.

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
UGA alumni Dan Higgins and Alissa Eckert designed the visual depiction of coronavirus, pictured above.

UGA Alumni Are Creators Behind Coronavirus Illustration

Many have seen the familiar image by now: a grey, porous sphere with ominous red and orange barbs sticking out. This 3D depiction of coronavirus was...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
I started to write creatively again since being in quarantine to help allieviate my health anxiety.

I Am Living My Worst Fear: Health Anxiety During A Pandemic

I was barely in high school when I saw the trailer for Contagion . My family and I were at the Starlight Drive-In watching a movie I wish I can remember...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
A 2010 visit to California with my mom and sisters, L-R Cecilia Webber, Jenny Larkin, Josephine Bennett and Nola Larkin

When It Comes To Coronavirus, Don't Put Off What Matters Most

When you work in the “news business” it can be extremely difficult to take time off. There’s hurricane season, election season, and now the coronavirus....

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Josephine Bennett
Passengers line up to board a Norwegian Cruise ship.

My Week On A Cruise During Coronavirus

During the first week of March, I did not understand the extent to which many people across the country might have already come into contact with the...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Skylar Nicholson
GPB News Digital Manager Ellen Eldridge listens to President Donald Trump with headphones on while working from home Friday, March 13, 2020.

Managing My Kids' Fears As Schools Close, Coronavirus Spreads

I honestly thought the kids would be thrilled. No school for two weeks and it’s not even vacation! But my 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son have...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Tuesday, March 31, marks the yearly International Transgender Day of Visibility. This year is a little different, however, because it's fairly difficult to be visible when we're all stuck indoors practicing social distancing.

Celebrating The Transgender Day Of Visibility (In Isolation)

Tuesday, March 31, marks the yearly International Transgender Day of Visibility. This year is a little different, however, because it's fairly difficult...

April 23, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
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