Cyprus will begin easing its tight coronavirus lockdown by allowing some businesses to reopen beginning on May 4, with restrictions on movement to be lifted on May 21, President Nicos Anastasiades ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus announces phased easing of virus lockdown
Cyprus revealed a plan Wednesday to gradually ease coronavirus lockdown measures and reboot the Mediterranean holiday island's economy. The Republic of Cyprus, which controls the southern two-thirds ... ( read original story ...)
Reopening May Be Especially Dangerous for Georgia’s Black Community
A new CDC analysis pointed to peril for people of color in the state moving most aggressively to end coronavirus lockdown. ( read original story ...)
More than 80 percent of hospitalized covid-19 patients in Georgia were African American, study finds
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 ...)