Surveying eight Georgia hospitals, researchers found that in a sample of 305 covid-19 patients, 247 were black — more than 80 percent and more than they expected. “It is important to continue ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
More than 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Georgia last month were black, CDC study finds
A CDC study released Wednesday found that over 80% of the COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Georgia last month were black. It's the latest analysis showing that communities of color are being hit ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s LB Tae Crowder happy to be drafted, Mr. Irrelevant
Tae Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. To be honest, the Georgia linebacker is just happy he was picked by the New York Giants in the NFL draft ... ( read original story ...)
African Americans account for 80 percent of Georgia coronavirus hospitalizations: study
African Americans in Georgia are hospitalized for COVID-19 at far higher rates than their white counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), presenting another star ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia’s coronavirus death toll reaches 1,036; cases top 24.8K
The Georgia Department of Public Health has added 10 more coronavirus deaths to the state’s toll since 1:25 p.m. Tuesday. That brings the number of COVID-19 casualties in Georgia to 1,036. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia island prepares for 10,000 to flood its beaches after state reopens
Tybee Island has been especially alluring to locals and out-of-towners itching to to head outdoors after riding out a weeks-long lockdown. The city’s decision to close its beaches was effectively ... ( read original story ...)
CDC: 80 Percent of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Georgia Are African-American
Amid CDC evidence that black Georgians are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, Kemp’s business reopenings could make things much worse. ( read original story ...)
Georgia tops 25K coronavirus cases; 1,052 deaths reported
The updated data from the Georgia Department of Public Health shows at least 25,274 people have been infected and 1,052 have died of the novel virus since the outbreak began. Those figures, released ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia island prepares for 10,000 to flood its beaches after state reopens | Charlotte Observer
Tybee Island has been especially alluring to locals and out-of-towners itching to to head outdoors after riding out a weeks-long lockdown. The city’s decision to close its beaches was effectively ... ( read original story ...)
India green-lights UAE, Kuwait request for ex-military doctors, nurses
India will also send two military rapid response teams comprising army doctors, nurses and paramedics to Mauritius and Comoros to help them cope with the crisis ... ( read original story ...)