COVID-19 antiviral may come with surprise side effect: a bitter, soapy taste
Laura McKelvey and Harriet Ribbons both took Paxlovid after contracting COVID-19. Both were caught off guard by a little-known side effect: a really unpleasant taste.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Is that cough or sneeze allergies, COVID-19 or the flu? An ER doctor shares tips
You're coughing and sneezing. Do you have spring allergies, or could you have a COVID-19 infection? The American College of Emergency Physicians says several simple questions can help you solve the mystery behind your sniffles.
Georgia election workers reach settlement terms with OAN
Two Georgia election workers agreed to settle defamation claims against a right-wing cable news channel, which they said falsely claimed they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Georgia moves to weekly COVID-19 data reporting
The Georgia Department of Public Health is moving from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reporting.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Sen. Raphael Warnock tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) says he tested positive for COVID-19 following a routine test Thursday.
Fighting brain fog and fatigue, grad student turns to long COVID Clinic
Battling "long COVID" for two years, 34-year-old Elana Cooper is fighting to stay in graduate school and push beyond the fatigue and memory problems that have complicated her life. In March, she found a long COVID clinic in Atlanta she hopes can help her.
Clayton County Schools introduces optional mask policy, parents weigh decision
Clayton County Public Schools was among a handful of metro area school districts to start second semester with a mandatory mask policy in place.
Sewage water may offer early warning signs of COVID-19 outbreaks
As US health officials brace for the spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant, the CDC is looking for the first signs of outbreaks in wastewater.
Atlanta officials test water supply, find traces of COVID-19
Traces of COVID-19 have been found in Atlanta's sewage system, following a series of tests by city officials.
Georgia push on COVID rules aims at vaccines, school masks
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 514, which would let parents opt their children out of school mask mandates for the next five years.
Bill to let Georgia parents reject masking kids heading to Gov. Kemps' desk
A bill that would allow Georgia parents to reject their public school district's mask mandates could be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday.
Georgia House approves anti-mask mandate bill
The "Unmask Georgia Students Act" prohibits teachers, administrators, superintendents, or school boards from requiring students to wear masks on school property, unless a parent or guardian can exempt their child.
CDC: Omicron subvariant now makes up 35% of new US infections
A new more contagious subvariant has gained a foothold in the US. But, experts say, it is not yet clear if the BA.2 variant will trigger a sixth wave of infections.
New Birth reopening church for in-person worship Easter weekend
With case rates improving in DeKalb County and statewide, New Birth is reopening its doors to fellowship in-person setting a date for Easter weekend.
Health officials warn of 'stealth omicron' COVID-19 variant spreading in Georgia
The BA.2 "stealth omicron' variant has already caused lockdowns in China and has begun to take hold in Georgia.
Pfizer, Moderna ask FDA to authorize additional COVID-19 booster shots
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have both asked the FDA to authorize a second booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccines. Microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke of the University of St. Mary says the additional shot could be needed to keep the vaccines' protection from waning over time.
Mask mandate will continue at Clayton County Schools through summer
Clayton County Public Schools says they will continue with their current COVID-19 protocols, including a mask mandate, through the end of the year.
New COVID-19 initiative could help at-risk Americans get antivirals faster
A new "test to treat" initiative is designed to help higher-risk Americans to get easy access to antiviral pills the White House describes as a "gamechanger."