Large crowd turns out for DeKalb County vaccination event
DeKalb County said it had to shut down its COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday due to an overwhelming response.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
As Georgia COVID-19 cases surge, health officials ramp up testing
As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, Georgia health officials are ramping up testing again, and asking people not to turn to crowded ER's for testing.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Grady Health System begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.
'Talk to your doctor': Kemp urges Georgians to strongly consider getting vaccinated
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to do their "due diligence" by consulting with their doctors and health care experts on the decision to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines approved under emergency use by the FDA.
As COVID-19 delta variant spreads, companies weigh vaccine mandates
The highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant is complicating return to the office plans for many companies. Some are looking increasingly hard at requiring employees to either get vaccinated or face frequent testing.
Rockdale County Sheriff's deputy says COVID-19 vaccines are 'worth the shot'
A desperate plea from a Rockdale County investigator: get vaccinated for the coronavirus or risk it all.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
Fulton commission to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees
A spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday the board will consider mandating all employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The commission will take up discussion of the mandate during its meeting next week.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
South Georgia hospitals are filling up quickly, as delta variant spreads
Hospitals along the Georgia coast are reeling from a surge in COVID-19 patients.