UGA-developed nasal COVID-19 vaccine heading to clinical trials

University of Georgia researchers have developed a new nasal COVID-19 vaccine, and it's heading for clinical trials soon.

CDC changes isolation time period for COVID-19 infections

Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, CDC officials say.

What's in your poop? CDC program checks stool for COVID virus amid sickness surge

CDC officials are warning of a surge in COVID-19 cases among other flu-like illnesses nationwide. This comes as people are returning from holiday travel plans. Experts say they’ve also seen a sharp decline in vaccinations.

Three new COVID-19 testing kiosks being added in City of Atlanta

The City of Atlanta has joined forces with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Fulton County Board of Health to introduce additional COVID-19 PCR testing kiosks throughout the city.

Morris Brown College implements two-week COVID-19 mask mandate as cases climb

Morris Brown College announced Sunday on its Facebook page it was implementing mandatory COVID-19 remediations including wearing masks at all classes and functions for the next 14 days.

COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Georgia for 1st time in 2023

COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise, the first increase we've seen so far this year. This comes as many students are heading back to school.

US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.

Former Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputy, 11 others found guilty of PPP fraud

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Katrina Lawson has been found guilty of multiple charges related to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) scheme in a federal district court.

Rome COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey

Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.

Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.

Georgia lawmakers may bar COVID-19 vaccine rules for good

A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.